The activities of franchisors and franchisees are strongly regulated by Franchising Code of Conduct. However, the recent decision in Guirguis Pty Ltd & Ors v Michel’s Patisserie System Pty Ltd & Ors [2016] QDC 117 (Guirguis case) serves as a reminder of why franchisors should also take care in managing their pre-contractual representations to potential franchisees. [Read more…]