The franchise crack-up

Article Abstract:

The economic slowdown is driving some of the smaller franchise chains in Australia to wall because of slower sales, increasing costs and disputes. The adverse implications of Australian federal court's judgment in Lenard's case for franchisees are discussed in this context. The lack of clarity on franchisee's position in the event of franchisor's bankruptcy is another aspect that is discussed.

Legal issues & crime, Legal/Government Regulation, Economic aspects, Company legal issue, Cases

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Death of the co-op. The old co-operative model of retailing is giving way to the faster, hungrier world of franchising

Article Abstract:

The retail co-operative trade is being replaced with the world of franchising. The reasons for the demise of the co-operatives and the shift to franchising are explained.

Analysis, Cooperatives, Cooperatives (Associations)

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Chain sales

Article Abstract:

The reasons because of which franchisors chose to sell their franchise are discussed. However, recent trends indicate that there are few buyers for such franchises.

Market information - general, Retail Trade, Retail industry, Supply and demand, Industry forecasts

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