Section 558AFair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Meaning of franchisee entity and responsible franchisor entity

(1) A person is a franchisee entity of a franchise if:

(a) the person is a franchisee (including a subfranchisee) in relation to the franchise; and

(b) the business conducted by the person under the franchise is substantially or materially associated with intellectual property relating to the franchise.

(2) A person is a responsible franchisor entity for a franchisee entity of a franchise if:

(a) the person is a franchisor (including a subfranchisor) in relation to the franchise; and

(b) the person has a significant degree of influence or control over the franchisee entity’s affairs.

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