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Franchising

Find out what franchising is, the process to become a franchisor or start a business as a franchisee, the Franchising Code of Conduct and your legal and tax obligations.

Franchises

Understand what franchising is and the Franchising Code.

Buy a franchise

Learn how to assess if you're ready to buy a franchise, what you need to do when signing a franchise agreement and your legal and tax obligations.
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Franchise your own business

Find out what you need to do to expand your business and start franchising.
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Resolve a franchise dispute

Learn how to resolve a franchising dispute and the resources that can help you.

Create a franchise profile

If you’re a franchisor, you need to create a franchise profile and publish key information about your franchise for prospective franchisees to view.
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