--- title: Franchise advice as parliamentary report calls for sector overhaul description: In this video JPAbusiness managing director James Price highlights four issues to consider before buying a franchise. image: https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/Buying%20a%20franchise%20planning%20sheet%20page%201.png --- 14 May 2019 # Franchise advice as parliamentary report calls for sector overhaul WRITTEN BYJames Price | JPAbusiness ![Arty photo of capuccino](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/art-blur-cappuccino-302899.jpg?width=1920&name=art-blur-cappuccino-302899.jpg)When it comes to franchising, our message is consistent:** get robust, independent advice before you buy a franchise **(or any business, for that matter!) The recent release of a damning [federal parliamentary report](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Corporations_and_Financial_Services/Franchising/Report) into Australia’s franchise sector has reinforced the importance of this message. The parliamentary inquiry into ‘Fairness in Franchising’ recommended an overhaul of the industry's regulatory framework, stating that it had “manifestly failed to deter systemic poor conduct and exploitative behaviour”. It said the existing rules had “entrenched the power imbalance” favouring franchisors. However the report also acknowledged there are **good franchise systems that “operate to the mutual benefit of the franchisor and their franchisees”.** If you are thinking about buying a franchise, we have created a number of resources to assist your decision making. Below is a **video** highlighting **four key issues** to be aware of and to consider carefully before buying a franchise.    [![Franchise planning sheet screen shot](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/2.%20Documents/2.%20Templates,%20checklists/Franchise%20planning%20sheet%20screen%20shot.png?width=350&name=Franchise%20planning%20sheet%20screen%20shot.png)](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/2.%20Documents/2.%20Templates,%20checklists/Buying%20a%20Franchise%20Planning%20Sheet_editable%20PDF_JPAbusiness.pdf) We have also created the [Buying a Franchise Planning Sheet](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/2.%20Documents/2.%20Templates,%20checklists/Buying%20a%20Franchise%20Planning%20Sheet_editable%20PDF_JPAbusiness.pdf) to help you assess potential franchise opportunities. As I said in an earlier [blog](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/should-i-buy-a-franchise) on franchising: “**I would *not* say ‘never buy a franchise’.** **“I *****am***** saying make sure your eyes are well open** before you buy, know the reasons you’re buying it and make sure you have independent, robust advice to evaluate the expected returns and confirm there is a good probability you will achieve your business objectives.” **Where objectives, motivations and elements of the franchise model and the franchisee line up, the model can be** (and is from our experience)** very successful.** **Where they don’t line up there can be very significant negative implications, usually for the franchisee.** For more information on the Fairness in Franchising inquiry outcome and recommendations, you can [download the full report](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Corporations_and_Financial_Services/Franchising/Report) from the parliamentary committee's web page. If you are considering buying a franchise, [contact](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/contactus)[ the team](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/contactus) at **JPAbusiness** on **02 6360 0360** or **02 9893 1803 **for a confidential, obligation-free discussion. Share this Article Share this blog post on Twitter [mailto:?subject=Share%20this%20blog%20post&body=https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/franchise-advice-as-parliamentary-report-calls-for-sector-overhaul](mailto:?subject=Share%20this%20blog%20post&body=https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/franchise-advice-as-parliamentary-report-calls-for-sector-overhaul) Copied to clipboard Topics - [buying a business ](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/topic/buying-a-business) - [franchises ](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/topic/franchises) - [video ](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/topic/video) - [buying a franchise ](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/topic/buying-a-franchise) About James Price | JPAbusiness James Price has over 30 years’ experience in providing strategic, commercial and valuation advice to Australian and international business clients. 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