The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is the government body responsible for enforcing the Franchising Code of Conduct, and if you or someone you know are considering entering into a franchise arrangement, this will probably be a good starting point to get an idea of what to expect.

The code imposes strict obligations on franchisors to make sure that franchise agreements are fair (you can use the search tool on the ACCC's website to find it).

It is a requirement that both franchisees and franchiso...