Franchising is an exciting opportunity that benefits franchisors and franchisees by building upon successful ventures and business models.

Services we offer

The Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Disclosure Statements

Operational Manuals

Understanding Legal Protections for Franchisee All franchisors must furnish Disclosure Statements with details of background information on key personnel within the business, a complete franchisees list, and historical balance sheets.

Legal Protection for Franchisees

Intellectual Property Protection, When it comes to franchising, your brand is extremely valuable. Lazarus Legal Group can assist you in legally protecting your intellectual property through trademark, registration, and copyright enforcement.

Franchising is a fast growing sector of the Australian economy

Caring for your Franchise 

Franchising is an exciting and fast-growing sector of the Australian economy benefitting franchisors and franchisees alike. Franchise business owners enjoy explosive growth funded in large part by their network of franchisees. Meanwhile franchisees enjoy the benefits of brand reputation, group buying power, and an established business model.

Both franchisors and franchisees often face a complex and complicated array of legal and regulatory requirements of entering a franchise agreement. The Franchising Code of Conduct is a requisite code prescribed by the Competition and Consumer Act.

Lazarus Legal Group is a powerful ally with experience specialising in the Franchising Code. Let us help you grow your business through franchising and ensure full compliance with this code.

We will also help you navigate through several aspects that require consideration with respect to franchising:

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

The ACC is a governmental body tasked with enforcing the Franchising Code of Conduct. We have helped numerous clients field investigative queries by the ACCC, helping to ensure existing franchise operations are running smoothly and within the bounds of the law.

Disclosure Statements and Operational Manuals

All franchisors must furnish Disclosure Statements with details of background information on key personnel within the business, a complete franchisees list, and historical balance sheets. Comprehensive operational manuals for use by franchisees must also be created. Lazarus Legal Group expert solicitors will assist you in creating these documents.

Understanding of Legal Protections for Franchisees

We keep you informed about the impact of legal protections in place for franchisees, including audits, dispute resolution, document disclosure, and cooling off periods.

Intellectual Property Protection

When it comes to franchising, your brand is extremely valuable. Lazarus Legal Group can assist you in legally protecting your intellectual property through trademark, registration, and copyright enforcement, up to and including litigation.

Take advantage of exciting growth opportunities with franchising, and make sure you have the comprehensive legal assistance you need with Lazarus Legal Group.