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Franchising and the Law

by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog, Franchise Law, Franchisee, Franchisor, In The Media

PUBLISHED IN THE 2018 BUSINESS FRANCHISE DIRECTORY – BUSINESS FRANCHISE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE (IN PRINT AND ONLINE) For many years Australia has been one of the most regulated countries in the world when it comes to franchising. In 1998 the Australian...

How can I protect my assets when I buy a franchise?

by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig | Oct 22, 2017 | Blog, Franchise Law, Franchisee, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 20TH OF OCTOBER 2017 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE ONLINE When buying a franchised business franchisees should ensure that their personal wealth is protected. Each franchisee’s personal circumstances need to be assessed on their merits and also based on...

Franchisors, how to handle the cooling-off period

by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig | Oct 10, 2017 | Blog, Franchise Law, Franchisor, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 3RD OF OCTOBER 2017 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE ONLINE The Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) allows all new franchisees an opportunity to get out of the franchise agreement within seven days of signing it or paying any fee to the franchisor. This...

What is in a franchise disclosure document?

by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig | Sep 13, 2017 | Blog, Commercial Law, Franchise Law, Franchisee, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 30TH OF AUGUST 2017 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE ONLINE In Australia, the Franchising Code of Conduct requires all franchisors to issue a disclosure document to all its potential franchisees. The disclosure document must be provided in a prescribed form...

4 signs it’s a franchise scam

by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig | Jul 26, 2017 | Blog, Franchise Law, Franchisee, Franchising, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 22TH OF FEBRUARY 2017 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE (by Noha Shaheed) So you’re in the market for a franchise and want a business with a strong future. Unfortunately, among the many solid businesses in the sector, there are some which just aren’t worth...

What happens if I don’t make money in my franchise?

by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig | Jul 7, 2016 | Blog, Franchisee, Franchising, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 7TH OF JULY 2016 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE After some deliberations, due diligence and thorough research you have made a decision and purchased a franchise business.  However, the business is not performing as you expected and the income is not coming...

Should you buy a franchise with your family?

by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig | May 6, 2016 | Blog, Franchise Law, Franchisee, Franchising, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 26TH OF APRIL 2016 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE (by Noha Shaheed) The best things about a family are that you can completely be yourself. Unconditional love is a significant part of the relationship, and you have each other’s backs. Differences can occur...

Looking for a franchise for sale? What are the risks?

by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig | Feb 14, 2016 | Blog, Franchise Law, Franchisee, Franchising, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 11TH OF FEBRUARY 2016 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE Buying a franchised business is often seen by franchisees as a definite path to making large sums of money. This may be true for some, however, there are a number of inherent risks in buying a...

What you can learn from the Gelare case?

by Gable Lawyers | Nov 11, 2015 | Blog, Franchise Law, Franchisee, Franchising, Franchisor, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 11TH OF NOVEMBER 2015 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE Franchisors, beware of providing earnings predictions and be ready to back them up: the Gelare lesson Many franchise lawyers have, for many years, advised their franchisor clients not to provide...
When do I need to find a franchise lawyer?

When do I need to find a franchise lawyer?

by Gable Lawyers | Nov 3, 2015 | Blog, Commercial Law, Franchise Law, Franchisee, Franchising, In The Media

PUBLISHED ON 2nd OF NOVEMBER 2015 ONLINE – FRANCHISING MAGAZINE I am ready to buy a franchise: when should I seek legal advice and what type of advice should I seek? Potential franchisees often wonder at which stage of their search for a perfect franchise...
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