24 September 2019
Food franchisors not disclosing critical information
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/food-franchisors-not-disclosing-critical-information

Following a review of a sample of Australian food franchisors, the ACCC has clamped down on failures by franchisors to disclose certain information to potential franchisees. While this particular review was limited to ...

29 August 2018
Australia: Your franchising inquiry cheat sheet
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/australia/your-franchising-inquiry-cheat-sheet

There has been much in the press recently in relation to the Australian Senate inquiry into the franchising industry. With the public hearings and submissions now closed, a report is expected by 6 December 2018. We ...

06 November 2020
Singapore: Government plans to launch realignment programme for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/singapore-government-plans-to-launch-realignment-programme-for-small-businesses-impacted-by-covid-19

The Singapore Government is planning to launch a “realignment framework” to enable small and micro enterprises significantly impacted by COVID-19 to disclaim agreements that they have entered into. This framework is ...

28 February 2020
Submissions open for comment on Draft Regulations for Motor Vehicle Franchises
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/submissions-open-for-comment-on-draft-regulations-for-motor-vehicle-franchises

On 14 February 2020, the Australian government published a draft version of proposed amendments to the Franchising Code specifically for new car sales franchises.

12 March 2020
How Franchisors Should Deal with the Impact of COVID-19
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/how-franchisors-should-deal-with-the-impact-of-covid-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is fundamentally a human crisis, but its impact upon business in general, and franchising in particular, cannot be ignored. Since 24 February, when for the first time there were more ...

29 April 2020
Social media helps consumers understand the brands they use every day, but what does it all mean for franchisors?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/social-media-helps-consumers-understand-the-brands-they-use-every-day-but-what-does-it-all-mean

It’s 2020 and everyone is on social media. Even your grandma has a social media account and regularly comments on your vacation pictures. It is safe to say that social media is going to be here for some time. Whether ...

04 October 2016
Australia: IP rights must travel well
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2016/australia/ip-rights-must-travel-well

06 September 2018
Talking Shop Summer 2018
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/talking-shop-summer-2018

Welcome to your Retail & Consumer monthly news round-up. This newsletter focuses on key news and updates for retail and consumer-facing businesses around the world.

25 April 2018
New EU Geo-Blocking Regulation: what businesses selling into the EU and across Member State borders need to do to comply
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/new-eu-geoblocking-regulation-what-businesses-selling-into-the-eu-need-to-do-to-comply

A new EU Geo-blocking Regulation will apply from 3 December 2018 and will affect many businesses that sell their goods and services into EU countries and across the borders of the Member States. We highlight the main ...