Franchise Law Briefing
29 June 2026
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ACCC to monitor fuel prices and market behaviour as fuel excise is partly restored28 June 2026 • ACCC media releases (Australia)The ACCC will actively monitor fuel pricing and market conduct as fuel excise is partially reinstated, with direct implications for franchise operators in fuel-retail networks.
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Online travel agency eDreams pays penalties and gives undertaking over allegedly misleading subscription prices29 June 2026 • ACCC media releases (Australia)eDreams copped penalties and an enforceable undertaking for allegedly misleading consumers on subscription pricing, a reminder that Australian Consumer Law obligations around transparent pricing apply to every business, franchised or not.
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‘Don’t have a choice’: The tough negotiation tactics suppliers say Woolies and Coles still use29 June 2026 • The Age – Business (Australia)A major report has named Woolworths and Coles as the worst supermarkets for suppliers, pointing to hardball negotiation tactics and selective use of data that directly shape the competitive landscape franchise grocery and retail operators must navigate.
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Cosboa outlines fresh concerns over tax changes29 June 2026 • Inside Small Business (Australia)COSBOA warns that proposed tax changes could hit 350,000 to 400,000 small businesses using trust structures—an arrangement common among franchisees—raising real concerns about after-tax returns for franchise owners.
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‘Stress signal’ as commercial card debt hits record $2.2 billion29 June 2026 • Inside Small Business (Australia)Commercial card transactions have jumped 31 per cent over two years to $125 billion annually, with the record $2.2 billion in outstanding debt flagged as a stress signal for small business and franchise operators increasingly leaning on short-term credit.
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Why Cash Flow Planning Matters More Than Revenue in Franchising27 June 2026 • Blogs – Business Franchise Australia (Australia)A franchise business can look profitable on paper and still go under when payroll and rent come due, which is why cash flow planning—not headline revenue—should be every franchisee’s priority.
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‘Deeply concerning’: ASIC warns on gaps in oversight of $300b in super28 June 2026 • The Age – Business (Australia)ASIC has flagged that self-managed and member-directed super funds—frequently used by franchise business owners—are not being adequately monitored for high fees, creating a regulatory compliance risk worth paying attention to.
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