What protections do franchisees have in Australia?

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Franchising in Australia is regulated by the mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct, which was remade from 1 April 2025.

Franchisors must give a disclosure document and key fact sheet before you sign, and there's a cooling-off period.

The Code also covers dispute resolution and end-of-term arrangements.

The ACCC enforces the Code and has guides.

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