James is a commercial lawyer on FranchiseScope's reviewer panel. He reviews content touching the Franchising Code of Conduct 2025, disclosure obligations and cooling-off rights. James provides legal review of educational content; he does not provide legal advice through the platform.
Guides reviewed
How to buy a franchise in Australia: the complete buyer's guideThe Franchising Code of Conduct 2025, explainedThe Franchise Disclosure Document explainedHow to finance a franchise in AustraliaFranchise due diligence checklist for Australian buyersHow to franchise your business in AustraliaFranchising Code compliance: a franchisor's checklistHow to prepare a franchise disclosure documentCreating your Franchise Disclosure Register profileFranchise vs licence vs business opportunityUnderstanding franchise territoriesWhat is a franchise? How franchising works in AustraliaAre franchises a good investment in Australia?How much do franchise owners make in Australia?How to choose the right franchise for youFranchise fees explained: initial, royalty, marketing and hidden costsThe franchise agreement explainedBuying an existing franchise (a resale): what to checkHow to value a franchise businessThe franchise cooling-off period explainedFranchise red flags: warning signs before you buyWhat is a master franchise?How to recruit franchisees in AustraliaHow to exit a franchise: selling, transfer and non-renewalDo you need a franchise lawyer?Can you buy a franchise with no money?Multi-unit franchising: scaling beyond one siteThe franchise marketing fund explainedWhat insurance does a franchise need?What happens if your franchise fails?How to choose a location for your franchiseHome-based franchises: how they work and what they costHow much does it cost to franchise your business?What makes a business franchisable?Is a franchise passive income?Franchise vs buying an independent businessFranchise agreement renewal: what to expectFranchise encroachment explainedWhat is a franchise broker (and should you use one)?How to read a franchise's financialsYour obligations as a franchiseeBuying a franchise with a business partnerCommon mistakes first-time franchise buyers makeWhat happens after you buy a franchise?Franchise premises and the lease explainedHow to compare franchises side by sideWhat is a franchise discovery day?How franchise disputes are resolvedFranchise tax basics: what to ask your accountantHow to sell your franchiseWhich franchise industry is right for you?How long does a franchise agreement last?How long does it take to buy a franchise?Franchise vs MLM: what's the difference?Franchise earnings claims explainedThe franchise operations manual explainedFranchise vs dealership vs distributorshipWhat is a conversion franchise?Restraint of trade in franchise agreementsBuying a franchise after redundancy or a career changeBuying a franchise for semi-retirementCan you own a franchise while working full-time?When is the right time to sell your franchise?How to prepare your franchise for saleHow to find a buyer for your franchise
James provides legal review of educational content and does not provide legal advice through FranchiseScope.