Franchising

For the purposes of the Franchising Code of Conduct, the relationship between the ACAS and member colleges is not a franchise because ACAS has no centrally controlled marketing plan or system.

The code had four elements, all of which must be present for a relationship to be classified as a franchise¹:

1. An operating business with a symbol or trade mark
2. An agreement, which may be written or implied
3. A marketing plan or system controlled by the centre
4. A fee paid to the franchiser

This definition has been changed to three elements, but it means the same.

For more information see www.accc.gov.au

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^{1The franchisee's guide to the Franchising Code of Conduct: A Small Business overview, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, (3/00).}