The amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct came into effect on 1 March 2008. In light of this, the ACCC has released both new and updated franchising publications. These include:

1. Franchising Compliance Manual for franchisors and master franchisees
2. The franchisee manual
3. Franchisee start–up checklist
4. Franchising Code of Conduct Amendments
5. Fact Sheet: Overview of the Franchising Code of Conduct
6. Fact Sheet: Disclosure under the Franchising Code of Conduct
7. Fact Sheet: Resolving franchising disputes
8. Fact Sheet: Being smart about your new franchise and your retail lease.

The Australian Government has also provided a consolidated version of the code which incorporates the amendments.
More information about the amendments and the publications can be found on the ACCC's franchising webpage or by contacting the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502

Would you like more information from the ACCC about franchising?

Be sure to visit the Small business access point on their website

You will also find publications regarding franchising and small business on their website.

We have listed some helpful links below.

'Running your business'
The best site for ACCC information for small businesses.

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/815447

Franchising complaints, investigations and outcomes

www.accc.gov.au/franchisinginvestigations

Small Business Easy Access Point

http://www.accc.gov.au/ForBusinesses

ACCC's publications on franchising:

'Franchisee Start-up checklist' which provides potential franchisees with TPA information to consider when looking at a prospective business opportunity.