By Alix Grice
For more than 10 years, Australian franchising laws have centred around the mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Code), which applies in every State and Territory across Australia. The Franchising Code covers 4 main areas:
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By Peter Buckingham
Many franchise businesses need to consider the effects market maturity and subsequent change amongst the other players will have on their future. The type of store that you opened 10 to 15 years ago could be a far cry from what the market demands today.
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On June 18, 2009, my franchise consultant firm (International Franchise Business Management – IFBM) together with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) organised a Regional Informal Franchise Discussion. We had senior franchise representatives from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Read more about Do We Need Franchise Regulations?
Kate Carnell, Chief Executive of The Australian Food and Grocery Council, recently commented on food and grocery at a National Press Club address: “It’s not only a big industry – it’s a vital industry – not only to the wealth, but more importantly, to the health of this nation. Simply stated, we can’t live without food.”

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