Franchising 101: What You Need to Know Before You Franchise

Franchising is one of the most common ways Australian businesses grow, and one of the most misunderstood. Whether you're thinking about buying into a franchise or turning your own business into one, the same fundamentals apply, and most people never get a plain-English rundown of them before they're already knee-deep in paperwork.

Ramsha Naz, Lawyer at Lawpath, breaks down what franchising actually is, what regulates it in Australia, how it differs from a licensing arrangement, and the key documents that make it all work. This session is deliberately high level, built for franchisors and franchisees alike, so you leave with the fundamentals rather than a pile of fine print.

8th October, 2026, 12:00 PM AEDT

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In this session, Ramsha will cover:

  • What actually makes a business a franchise: The features that define a franchise relationship, and why it matters whether your business fits that definition
  • What governs franchising in Australia: The Franchising Code of Conduct, the ACCC's role, and what it means for both sides of the relationship
  • Licensing vs franchising: Why these get confused, what separates them legally, and why calling something a licence doesn't make it one
  • The key documents you need to know: What a franchise agreement and a disclosure document actually do, and how they work together
  • What to keep in mind if you're buying in or setting one up: A brief look at what changes once you move from understanding franchising to entering an agreement
 

Why Attend?

A clear-eyed primer on franchising, built for both sides of the table.

Get the fundamentals right, from the start

Understand what a franchise actually is in law, before you worry about the fine print of any specific deal.

Tell franchising and licensing apart

The difference isn't just semantic. Learn why it matters and how the two are treated differently under the law.

Know the rules of the game in Australia

The Franchising Code of Conduct shapes everything else. Walk away understanding what it requires and who it protects.

Know what the key documents do

 A plain-English look at the franchise agreement and disclosure document, and why both exist.

 

 

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