Franchising is a $135 billion sector in Australia, employing hundreds of thousands of people and continuing to grow across industries from food and retail to services and professional offerings. With opportunity comes complexity. And navigating the regulatory and commercial landscape requires more than just legal advice.

At Madgwicks, we partner with Franchisors to provide clear, commercial guidance that supports growth and minimises risk. Whether you’re launching a new franchise system or managing an established network, we deliver practical solutions across every stage of the journey.

We regularly advise on:

• Franchise system establishment and due diligence
• Compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct
• Franchise agreements and disclosure documents
• Business structures and supplier agreements
• Commercial and retail leasing
• ACCC and trade practices advice
• Acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and partnerships
• Employment and workplace relations
• Transfers of assets and ownership
• Tax, duty and GST advice
• Branding, intellectual property and trademarks
• Litigation and dispute resolution

We are proud of our long-standing relationships with franchises across an array of industries including:

• B2B services
• Child care operators
• Health care and aged care providers
• Hospitality, entertainment and restaurant outlets
• Property service providers
• Serviced apartments
• Sports sector providers