Premises Occupancy Models for Franchised Retail Businesses in Australia : Factors for Consideration

Among the most significant aspects of conducting a retail business are the costs, risks and liabilities associated with the retail site. Franchising injects a further level of complexity into the concept of a retailer trading from premises. The property interests in the retail site take many different forms. The diverse arrangements have a range of ramifications at law. This article identifies the most common occupancy models for franchisees in Australia and addresses issues that arise from each