Franchise Notice of Dispute — $49
A few quick questions · $49 once · No card until the final step
Before you start: Franchise Notice of Dispute
In a dispute with your franchisor or franchisee about fees, the marketing fund, territory, disclosure, renewal or termination? A written notice of dispute under the Franchising Code of Conduct that sets out the nature of the dispute, the outcome you want and the action you think will resolve it, as the Code requires, and starts the 21-day period before mediation. Plus a guide to the Code's steps and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman's mediation process. You approve the notice before it is sent. Ready in about 5 minutes.
- Answer plain questions about your situationAbout 5 minutes, one question at a time. No legal knowledge and no card needed.
- See how your document is set out, then pay $49 onceBy card through Stripe. The full document is drafted in about 5 minutes.
- Read it, change it, then approve itChange the wording yourself or ask for a redraft (unlimited edits, 2 redrafts included). Nothing is sent until you approve it.
You can stop at any point before paying, at no cost.
Private & 256-bit encrypted. We never sell your data, and the other party only ever sees your document after you approve it.
What's included
- Sets out the nature of the dispute, the outcome you want and the action you think will resolve it, which the Franchising Code requires a notice of dispute to contain.
- Cites the right version of the Code: the 2024 Code from 1 April 2025, or the 2014 Code for an older agreement that has not been renewed, extended or transferred.
- Invites a meeting and states the date the 21 days end, after which either party may refer the dispute to mediation or conciliation.
- Covers fees, the marketing fund, territory, disclosure, renewal and termination disputes, for franchisees and franchisors.
- A guide to the Code's steps: the Ombudsman's appointment of a mediator, attendance, costs and when mediation can end.
- You approve the notice before we send it. We never lodge anything for you.
What to have ready
- Who it goes to: their name, and their email if you want us to send it
- The key dates, and any amounts involved
- Any documents, emails or messages. Tell us in the chat what you have; the document can refer to them.
Common questions
How much does the Franchise Notice cost?A flat $49 AUD, including GST. There is no card required to start, no subscription and no hourly rate — you see the full summary of your answers before you pay.
How long does it take?There are 20 questions, which take a few minutes to answer. For eligible documents, the real protected draft is usually ready in about 5 minutes before payment. You pay only if you choose to unlock the clean final document.
Is it sent automatically, or do I see it first?You see it first. The draft lands in your dashboard for review; nothing goes to the other party until you approve it. Once you approve, we email it on your behalf and record the delivery.
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