Franchisor Liability

Federal Court Ruling Highlights Risks of Unsubstantiated Franchise Forecasts

Federal Court Ruling Highlights Risks of Unsubstantiated Franchise Forecasts

The Federal Court decision in Girchow Enterprises v Ultimate Franchising Group [2023] FCA 420 is a reminder that if you make financial claims about future profits or startup costs without a solid basis, you could be liable for misleading and deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law.

Update on Franchise Non-compliance Enforcement Activity: Cash Converters, Mobile Travel Agents and RAMS franchise systems

Update on Franchise Non-compliance Enforcement Activity: Cash Converters, Mobile Travel Agents and RAMS franchise systems

The ACCC has issued penalties to Cash Converters and Mobile Travel Agents for breaching the Franchising Code of Conduct by failing to update required information on the Franchise Disclosure Register.

Post the ASIC civil penalty proceedings against RAMS Financial Group over alleged systemic misconduct in its home loan operations a class action by former franchisees is now seeking to intervene in the ASIC matter, citing overlapping factual issues and concerns over reliance on Westpac’s internal findings.  #franchising #disclosure #franchisor_liability