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Throwing in your job to start your own business always raises a few questions around what you can and can’t take with you from your current role. It may be tempting to print off your list of contacts and jump on the phone and convince clients to follow you into …
What is a “motor vehicle dealership” for the purposes of the Franchising Code? The Franchising Code of Conduct applies to motor vehicle dealerships (cl 4(2)). The sole issue for consideration in Hinterland Marine Pty Ltd v Maritime Global Pty Ltd [2010} FCA 683 was whether the Code applied to a …
Funk Coffee + Food has a clear strategy; to target corporate offices and white collar workers in concentrated business disctricts. With a focus on quality coffee and food and a stylish design, Funk Coffee + Food cafes are a must for the urban white-collar worker. Established in 2005 in Adelaide, …
That master franchising is commercially difficult as well as a legally complex relationship is amply demonstrated by the widely reported problems within the Jim’s Group - Australia’s largest franchise system in terms of outlet numbers. Although Australia Post is usually credited with being our largest franchise network, the majority of its …
Pack & Send specialises in packaging and freighting fragile, large, valuable and awkward items to a host of destinations. It regularly handles shipments worth anything from a few cents to tens of thousands of dollars…
Luxottica is a leading Australian optical group, and owns OPSM, Laubman & Pank and Budget Eyewear. The company’s heritage can be traced back to the founding of Laubman & Pank 100 years ago, OPSM more than 76 years ago and Budget Eyewear more than 29 years ago. Over the years …
My Franchisor is threatening to terminate the Franchise Agreement. What can I do? Termination of a Franchise Agreement can occur in two circumstances in accordance with the Franchising Code of Conduct; when there has been a breach of the Franchise Agreement by the franchisee, or when there has been no …
As of the 1st of January 2006, amendments to the Retail Leases Act came into effect across New South Wales. The changes endeavor to update the 1994 Act, making it easier for retailers and landlords of retail shops to do business in NSW. New security bond regime The most significant …
The Business United Convenience Buyers (UCB) is a retail buying and consulting group for the service station/convenience store market, offering membership to service stations and convenience stores across Australia. By becoming a member, stores get the benefit of UCB using the collective bargaining power of all their members to negotiate …
The Business Fantastic Furniture is one of Australia’s biggest and best-known furniture stores with a reputation for value for money. The company started in 1989 as Fantastic Plastics, operating out of Parklea markets in Sydney selling predominantly plastic products. In 1990 the first Fantastic Furniture was opened and the Group …
Rohlig Australia is a world-renowned shipping, forwarding and freight company which transports cargo all over the world. Having originated in Germany in 1852, the company developed a first-class reputation by the time it arrived in Australia in 1973. Today that reputation is maintained by Rohlig Australia and the 100 or …
Dial-An-Angel originated in the Sydney suburb of Lindfield in 1967 thanks to its creator and current chairman Dena Blackman. 40 years on and Dena is still closely involved in the business, with the help of her daughter Danielle, and the company has expanded to include over 12 offices across every …
Pandora Jewelry is a fast growing and unique jewellery company which offers consumers the opportunity to design their own distinctive fashion creations. Originally from Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora Jewelry has quickly spread across the globe to become one of the most well-known and popular contemporary jewellery designs. Inspired by Greek mythology …
