Trade Practices (Industry Codes—Franchising) Regulations 1998
7BCosts of dispute resolution
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7B Costs of dispute resolution
7B.1 Whether the franchisor will attribute the franchisor’s costs, including legal costs, incurred in dispute resolution, to the franchisee.
8 Franchisor’s obligations
8.1 References to the relevant conditions of the attached franchise agreement that deal with obligations of the franchisor, including:
(a) any obligation to provide training:
(ii) during operation of the franchised business; and
(b) any obligation that continues after the franchised business ceases to operate.
9 Franchisee’s obligations
9.1 References to the relevant conditions of the franchise agreement that deal with obligations for a franchisee for the following matters:
(a) selection and acquisition of site and premises;
(b) requirements for starting the franchised business;
(c) development of the site, premises, vehicles and equipment;
(d) training:
(ii) during operation of the franchised business;
(e) opening the franchised business;
(f) complying with standards or operations manuals;
(g) warranties and customer service;
(h) territorial development and minimum performance criteria;
(i) maintenance and appearance of site, premises, vehicles and equipment;
(j) insurance;
(k) marketing;
(l) indemnities and guarantees;
(m) participation requirements for the franchisee or its directors, management or employees;
(n) records and reports;
(o) inspections and audit.