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Should a franchise consultant be appointed?

Should a franchise consultant be appointed?

by | Dec 15, 2021 | Franchising

I was reading the Franchise Act 1998 as amended and in particular section 40 which speaks about an offence committed by a body corporate of the franchise. It is important to note that the Franchise Act in general creates quasi criminal action against both franchisor...
Franchise Agreement – Section 18

Franchise Agreement – Section 18

by | Dec 12, 2021 | Franchising

In Malaysia, the franchise is governed under the Franchise Act 1998. This Act has gone through two major amendments in 2012 and the amendment in 2020. The Franchise Agreement is provided for under section 18 of the Act. The said section 18 has been amended in...
Micro Franchising, how to apply?

Micro Franchising, how to apply?

by | Dec 8, 2021 | Franchising, Government

Hi franchise family, Recently the Government through the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs introduced micro franchise or a more affordable franchise for applicants to apply. Every application will have to go through a series of interview and process....
Offence to use the term “Franchise”

Offence to use the term “Franchise”

by | Dec 7, 2021 | Franchising

I have noticed many businesses, online or not, uses the word franchise whether to market their business or product. The good thing about the franchise concept is that every business is franchisable. So long as their is a business plan and a business concept or in...
Section 15 Franchise Act 1998 – overlook?

Section 15 Franchise Act 1998 – overlook?

by | Nov 29, 2021 | Franchising

Three hours of franchise discussion organised by the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA) covering legal aspects and franchise development. I have more or less covered the development of the disclosure documents, drafting of the franchise agreement, and all legal...