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Franchising Update: Peak Physique found liable for representations which induced purchase of franchise

Franchising Update: Peak Physique found liable for representations which induced purchase of franchise

On 1 August 2024, the Magistrates Court of Queensland found Peak Physique Franchisor Group Pty Ltd (Peak Physique) engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and was in breach of section 18 Australian Consumer Law through its conduct which induced the purchase of one of their premises through representations of ongoing support to the franchisee and the profitability of the franchise purchased.