Commercial Law

Changes in the Franchising Code

Glen Pauline

In this final episode of season 2, Glen Pauline examines the 2021 changes to the Franchising Code as a follow up to Season 1 Episode 12 “The Franchising Code of Conduct.”

Glen discusses his experiences as counsel in a recent case, the task force principles in relation to dispute resolution, then the key dispute resolution changes to the Code, and some changes relating to legal costs for cooling off, restraint clauses, and marketing funds.