Franchising Code compliance, drafted to disclosure standards.
Quillio knows the Franchising Code of Conduct, disclosure document requirements, franchise agreement patterns, and the dispute resolution regime — built for AU franchise practice.
Quillio is an AI legal assistant for Australian franchise lawyers. I am trained on the Franchising Code of Conduct (Schedule 1 to the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes—Franchising) Regulations 2014), the Competition and Consumer Act, and current franchise authority from the Federal Court and state supreme courts. Use me for franchise agreement drafting, disclosure documents, good faith disputes, and ACCC franchise investigations.
Why franchise lawyers use Quillio
Franchise practice is Code-driven. I read the Franchising Code at clause level, apply the current ACCC approach, and draft disclosure documents and franchise agreements in compliant form. I am current on the 2021 and subsequent Code reforms including the dispute resolution and arbitration regime.
Statutes and authorities
Key statutes
- Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes—Franchising) Regulations 2014 (Cth)
- Franchising Code of Conduct (Schedule 1)
- Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
- Australian Consumer Law
- Oil Code (Schedule 1 to the CC Regulations)
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Leading cases
- ACCC v South East Melbourne Cleaning Pty Ltd (in liq) (2015) FCA 25 (franchising and unconscionable conduct)
- Rafferty v Madgwicks (2012) 203 FCR 1 (disclosure obligations)
- Master Education Services Pty Ltd v Ketchell (2008) 236 CLR 101 (Code and validity)
- ACCC v Geowash Pty Ltd (2019) FCA 72 (misleading franchise representations)
Franchise Law workflows
Disclosure documents
Drafting and updating Franchise Disclosure Documents to Code-compliant form.
Drafts the FDD section by section to the current Code template. Flags inconsistencies with the franchise agreement and operations manual.
Franchise agreements
Drafting franchise agreements, renewal agreements, and ancillary leases and licences.
Drafts franchise agreements from the franchisor template, flags Code-mandated provisions, and tailors exit and marketing fund clauses.
Good faith and dispute resolution
Good faith disputes, Code-mandated mediation, and post-2021 arbitration options.
Applies current good faith authority to the facts, drafts dispute notices, and prepares mediation and arbitration material.
Franchise termination and exits
Termination notices, post-termination restraints, and handover arrangements.
Drafts termination notices compliant with Code requirements and post-termination restraints. Flags enforceability issues.
ACCC franchise investigations
Responding to ACCC investigations into franchising conduct under the Code and ACL.
Drafts s 155 responses, enforceable undertakings, and Code compliance programs. Coordinates with /practice-areas/competition-lawyers for broader ACCC work.
Document types Quillio handles
- Franchise Disclosure Documents
- Franchise agreements
- Renewal agreements
- Termination notices
- Dispute notices
- Mediation and arbitration submissions
- Code compliance programs
- ACCC investigation responses
- Operations manual reviews
Franchising is Commonwealth under the Franchising Code of Conduct. I cover the national regime and the ACCC enforcement framework. State fair trading agencies also enforce aspects of consumer guarantees and misleading conduct that apply to franchising.
Questions franchise lawyers actually ask Quillio
Franchise Law FAQs
Is Quillio current on the 2021 and subsequent Code reforms?
Yes. I am current on the 2021 Franchising Code reforms including the enhanced disclosure requirements, good faith obligations, and the arbitration option, plus subsequent regulatory reviews.
Can Quillio draft Franchise Disclosure Documents?
Yes. I draft FDDs section by section to the current Code template and flag inconsistencies with the franchise agreement and operations manual.
Does Quillio handle franchise disputes?
Yes. Good faith disputes, Code-mandated mediation, arbitration, and litigation in the Federal Court and state supreme courts. I draft dispute notices and prepare mediation material.
Is Quillio current on ACCC franchising enforcement?
Yes. I am current on ACCC franchising enforcement priorities, recent proceedings, and investigation approaches. Useful for franchisor compliance reviews.
Does Quillio cover the motor vehicle dealership agreements code?
Yes. The Franchising Code applies to new motor vehicle dealership agreements with additional Part 5 provisions. I cover the additional obligations and dispute rights.
Is Quillio safe for confidential franchise material?
Yes. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Australian-hosted. Franchise system material, disclosure documents, and disputes stay on Australian soil.
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