I recall a time as a franchise executive when the common dictum was don’t encourage, organize or support a franchisee association unless circumstances warrant it.
In a previous article on the FranchiseKnowHow website, Craig Tractenberg of Nixon Peabody reported on a favorable ruling on behalf of his client, Paul Green School o
Justice Buchannan in the Brisbane Federal Court of Australia has dismissed a claim by a former Bank of Queensland franchisee who alleged the bank misrepresented branch turnover. The bank suggested he was a poor performer.
Jim's Group, Australia’s second largest franchisor, is claimed to have failed to fulfil his legal obligations in disclosure documents. Jim's is accused of misleading franchisees concerning UK litigation.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking action against Refund Home Loans claiming the franchisor misled franchisees regarding a ‘special’ relationship with the ACCC.