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What does the Franchising Code of Conduct really mean for franchisees? By Jason Gehrke, Director, Franchise Advisory Centre     What is the Franchising Code of Conduct? The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) is the national set of regulations that govern franchising in Australia. It has been in force since 1 July 1998 and… Continue reading Chapter 2 Australia and New Zealand Business Franchise Guide

Franchise Council of Australia Helps Businesses Face New Challenges   Ongoing staff shortages, rising interest rates, and inflationary pressures in the wake of the COVID pandemic combined to place major pressure on Australian small businesses in 2022, according to FCA research.   While the pandemic reshaped the business landscape, there is substantial anecdotal evidence that… Continue reading Chapter 1 Australia and New Zealand Business Franchise Guide

A healthy business has regular check-ups throughout the year – not just at tax time. The ATO has plenty of tools and resources to help keep your tax and super obligations in peak condition. Here’s a couple of things to get you started. Are you keeping good records? Having good records is one of the… Continue reading Business health check – year in review

Franchising has grown considerably over recent years and in particular there has been growth in relation to new systems development and appointing new franchisees in various industries.   All parties collect a variety of information and in New Zealand the Privacy Act 2020 must be complied with.  There is information about franchise owners, employees, current… Continue reading The Impact of Data Privacy in Franchising

Australia’s franchising industry has reached a pivotal moment. As the sun sets on the current Franchising Code of Conduct and the Commonwealth Government prepares to deliver the findings from a comprehensive review of the Code, one thing is for certain: the industry has an opportunity to take stock of the past, examine the present and… Continue reading Landmark Review: The Future Of Franchising In Australia 

Do franchisees receive enough information to make an informed decision to acquire a franchise? The recent Consultation Paper released by the Commonwealth Government in connection to another review of the Franchising Code asks about the effectiveness and content of information made available to franchisees.   Some interested parties in the franchise industry consider that sufficient… Continue reading Franchisor Support, or Lack of – The Expectation Gap

The landscape of franchising has experienced a profound transformation, largely propelled by the integration of chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These intelligent virtual assistants are at the forefront of reshaping how franchises engage with their customers. Their impact spans from enriching customer interactions and boosting sales conversions to offering round-the-clock support and generating invaluable… Continue reading Maximizing Franchise Success with AI-Powered Chatbots

The food industry remains a heavyweight in the world of franchises. Yet, as any seasoned franchise business owner knows, possessing a quality product isn’t the be-all and end-all. Growing and operating a food franchise requires a fusion of passion, strategy, and adaptability.    As a Business Coach, I’m fortunate to have a front row seat… Continue reading Essential Ingredients To Create A Successful Food Franchise Business

We deal with food franchises a lot. Mostly fast food but restaurants as well and over the years we have watched many as they take their journey as a franchise group. It’s exciting. This year though, we are seeing a couple of trends which we think will lead the industry and set some apart from others.… Continue reading Food and franchising in this tricky post COVID recovery

Many franchisors are concerned about the possibility of their franchisees leaving their franchise system to set up their own competing businesses. This is a legitimate concern, and it’s essential to have safeguards in place to protect the franchise brand and business model.    However, within the franchise landscape, both franchisors and franchisees both have vested… Continue reading Shared Success: Why Franchise Safeguards Matter to both Franchisors and Franchisees