AI Prompt Library

Franchise Law prompts for Australian lawyers

These prompts are designed for AU franchise lawyers acting for franchisors and franchisees on disclosure, agreements, compliance, termination, and dispute resolution. Copy any prompt, replace placeholders with your matter facts, and run it.

In short

A curated library of 25 AI prompts for Australian franchise practitioners. Each prompt is grounded in the Franchising Code of Conduct (as updated in 2025), the ACL, and current Federal Court authority on franchising disputes.

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Research

Research prompts (5)

Research good faith under the Code

Prompt

Research the current application of the duty of good faith under cl 6 of the Franchising Code of Conduct, citing Federal Court decisions since 2020.

Example use: Advising a franchisee on a good faith claim over refusal to renew.

Research unfair contract terms in franchising

Prompt

Research the application of the unfair contract terms regime to franchise agreements following the November 2023 amendments to the ACL.

Example use: Franchisor review of a standard form franchise agreement for UCT exposure.

Research cooling-off and termination rights

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Research the current cooling-off rights under cl 26 and termination rights under cl 27 and 28 of the Franchising Code.

Example use: Advising a new franchisee within 14 days of signing.

Research marketing fund obligations

Prompt

Research franchisor marketing fund obligations under cl 15 and the audit/reporting requirements of the Franchising Code.

Example use: Franchisee group query about marketing fund use and disclosure.

Research the 2025 Code amendments

Prompt

Research the 2025 Franchising Code amendments, including the single Code, fit for purpose testing, and changes to dispute resolution.

Example use: Briefing a franchisor network on compliance obligations under the updated Code.

Drafting

Drafting prompts (5)

Draft a disclosure document

Prompt

Draft a disclosure document under cl 8 of the Franchising Code for a new franchise system. System: [details]. Include all mandatory items in the form specified.

Example use: Disclosure document for the launch of a food and beverage franchise network.

Draft a franchise agreement

Prompt

Draft a franchise agreement aligned with the Franchising Code. Franchisor: [details]. Franchisee: [details]. Include territory, fees, IP, renewal, and termination.

Example use: Single-unit franchise agreement for a fitness franchise.

Draft a Code-compliant termination notice

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Draft a termination notice for franchisor breach under cl 27 of the Franchising Code. Breach: [details]. Include the cure period and consequences.

Example use: Notice to a franchisee in persistent breach of brand standards.

Draft a dispute notice under the Code

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Draft a dispute notice under cl 40 of the Franchising Code. Parties: [details]. Issues: [details]. Outcome sought: [details].

Example use: Franchisee dispute notice over unpaid rebates and territorial encroachment.

Draft a transfer consent request

Prompt

Draft a transfer consent request under cl 20 of the Franchising Code. Proposed transferee: [details]. Include required information and fee.

Example use: Franchisee transferring their unit to an incoming operator.

Review

Review prompts (5)

Review a disclosure document

Prompt

Review this disclosure document for Franchising Code compliance. Check all mandatory items, accuracy, and that Item 20A key facts summary is included.

Example use: Franchisee advisor reviewing disclosure before the 14-day disclosure period ends.

Review a franchise agreement

Prompt

Review this franchise agreement from the franchisee perspective. Identify fees, renewal terms, restraint, good faith, and termination triggers.

Example use: Prospective franchisee review before signing a 5-year franchise agreement.

Review a marketing fund audit

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Review this marketing fund audit report for compliance with cl 15 of the Franchising Code.

Example use: Franchisee association reviewing the annual marketing fund statement.

Review a restraint of trade clause

Prompt

Review this post-termination restraint of trade under cl 23 of the Franchising Code, considering enforceability and reasonableness.

Example use: Franchisor reviewing restraint provisions before issuing termination.

Review pre-contract representations

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Review pre-contract representations made to a franchisee against ACL s 18 misleading or deceptive conduct standards.

Example use: Franchisee claim following underperformance of a unit against projected figures.

Client comms

Client comms prompts (5)

Explain the 14-day disclosure period

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the 14-day disclosure and cooling-off periods under the Franchising Code.

Example use: First-time franchisee client who received a disclosure document.

Explain the good faith duty

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the duty of good faith under cl 6 of the Code for both franchisors and franchisees.

Example use: Franchisor training materials on compliance with the Code.

Explain renewal rights

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of end-of-term arrangements and renewal rights under the Franchising Code.

Example use: Franchisee approaching the final 12 months of an initial term.

Explain marketing fund rights

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of franchisee rights in relation to marketing fund contributions, statements, and audits.

Example use: Franchisee association seeking information on marketing fund expenditure.

Explain the dispute resolution process

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of the Code mediation and arbitration processes, including ASBFEO involvement.

Example use: Parties considering formal dispute resolution after informal negotiations failed.

Strategy

Strategy prompts (5)

Strategy for a termination dispute

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a franchisee disputing termination. Facts: [details]. Consider Code compliance, interlocutory relief, and damages.

Example use: Franchisee challenging a cl 27 termination as lacking good faith.

Strategy for misleading conduct claim

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Develop a strategy for a franchisee ACL s 18 claim over pre-contract representations. Consider reliance, causation, and damages.

Example use: Multi-franchisee claim against a franchisor after system underperformance.

Strategy for system-wide compliance uplift

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a franchisor compliance uplift following the 2025 Code amendments.

Example use: Franchisor network with 120 units reviewing compliance post-amendments.

Strategy for a franchise transfer

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a franchisee sale and transfer. Consider consent, disclosure, and warranty exposure.

Example use: Franchisee operator selling a portfolio of five units.

Strategy for ACCC engagement

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Develop a strategy for engaging with an ACCC investigation into Code compliance. Consider cooperation, privilege, and enforceable undertakings.

Example use: Franchisor receiving an ACCC s 155 notice about disclosure practices.

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