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A parliamentary inquiry into the nation's embattled franchise sector will closely scrutinise the fairness of the relationship between the master brand businesses and those running operations on the ground.

MICHAEL "The Professor" Sherlock is considered one of the founders of franchising in Australia, transforming Brumby's into a nationwide chain of bakeries. But now Sherlock is disgusted about the direction in which the franchising sector is heading, with some of the nation;s biggest names including Retail Food Group (RFG), Domino's and 7-Eleven embroiled in controversy over poor treatment of franchisees and staff.

Former Brumby's Bakery co-founder Michael Sherlock has called for reforms to the board of the Franchise Council of Australia, suggesting it should only consist of franchisees. The call follows reports that Nationals Senator John Williams and Small Business Minister Craig Laundy are working on a potential parliamentary inquiry into the industry...

It has been a trying month for Australia’s franchise sector, which after a string of scandals is now staring down the barrel of a Senate inquiry...

After a string of scandals involving franchisee exploitation and underpayments to workers, Australia's $170 billion franchise sector looks certain to be the target of a Senate inquiry...

The Franchise Council of Australia has been taken over by consultants and lawyers, doesn't represent franchisees, and is in denial about the problems that have prompted a parliamentary inquiry into the sector, according to founder of the Brumby's Bakery chain Michael Sherlock.

On March 20, Senator John Williams will notify the joint coalition senate party room of plans to move a referral to hold a parliamentary inquiry into the scandal-ridden $170 billion franchise sector...

On March 20, Senator John Williams will notify the joint coalition senate party room of plans to move a referral to hold a parliamentary inquiry into the scandal-ridden $170 billion franchise sector.