Following a consultation period with franchisors, on 30 March 2026, the ACCC has decided to publish a new form which changes the way franchisors are required to provide information to the franchise disclosure register(link is external).



This change applies to all franchisors who create a new franchise profile, or update their existing profile on the franchise disclosure register. It applies from 30 March 2026.



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Background



The Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Franchising) Regulations 2024, known as the Franchising Code of Conduct, requires a franchise disclosure register to be available on the internet and accessible without charge.



The franchising code requires most franchisors to have a profile for each franchise system on the register and to publish information about the franchise. New franchisors must join the register and have a profile at least 14 days before entering into any franchise agreements.



Paragraphs 92(3)(a) and 93(3)(a) of the Franchising Code of Conduct require franchisors to provide information to be included on the franchise disclosure register in a form and manner approved by the Chairperson of the ACCC in writing.

ACCC Revises Franchise Disclosure Register Requirements

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has made significant updates to the franchise disclosure register following a consultation with franchisors. Effective from March 30, 2026, these changes will alter the form and manner in which franchisors are required to submit information.

Under the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code – Franchising) Regulations 2024, also known as the Franchising Code of Conduct, a franchise disclosure register must be available online and accessible free of charge. This code mandates that most franchisors maintain a profile for each franchise system on the register and publish relevant franchise information.

New franchisors are required to join the register and establish a profile at least 14 days prior to entering into any franchise agreements. The Franchising Code of Conduct specifies that franchisors must provide information for the franchise disclosure register in a format approved by the Chairperson of the ACCC.



ACCC Revises Franchise Disclosure Register Requirements

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced updates to the franchise disclosure register, changing how franchisors must provide information starting March 30, 2026.