Domino's Pizza has been hit with a landmark fine for failing to comply with the rules governing franchise chains.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the $18,000 penalty imposed on Domino's was the first time action had been taken for a breach of the Franchising Code of Conduct.

The penalty for breaches is fixed at $9000 and Domino's was issued with two infringement notices.

Fairfax Media revealed in February, Domino's had failed to release information to franchisees on how money levied from stores for marketing was spent which is a requirement under the code.