Expertise

Franchise Law

OUR FRANCHISE LAWYERS PROVIDE A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR LEGAL SUPPORT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR AMBITIONS IN BUSINESS.

Whether you’re thinking about franchising your business, own an established franchise network, or you’re contemplating purchasing your first franchise business, you’ll need legal support to protect your business and investment.

Franchising is an increasingly popular means of business expansion by replicating a proven profitable business model. A franchise is an ideal way to start out in business as you are supported by a franchisor. Whether you are a franchisor or a franchisee, getting a robust and fair franchise agreement in place is key to a successful and profitable business relationship.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Meeting all your franchise law needs

Our team of franchise lawyers can support you with:

Franchise model advice and options

for business owners looking to franchise their business

Understanding franchise restrictions

such as the implications of any territorial restrictions

Franchise document preparation

from franchise and development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, pre-contractual disclosure documents to guarantee and indemnity documents

Advising on franchise agreements

to ensure that you have the legal support you need if you are buying a franchise

Associated franchise advice

from negotiating a lease on business premises to the preparation of employment contracts for employees to the drafting and negotiation of third party commercial contracts

Existing franchises

advice on the purchase or sale of a franchise

Drafting franchise agreements

[and advice on franchise operation manuals, from a legal point of view.]

Protecting your franchise

through use of intellectual property and registration of trade marks for franchisors to safeguard the business brand

Termination of your franchise agreement

advice on how you can exit from a franchise agreement or on renewing your franchise agreement

Franchise dispute resolution

to resolve franchise disputes between franchisor and franchisee or with a third party
MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS

Essentials of business franchise law

Selling or purchasing a franchise is all about trust, co-operation and developing a successful and profitable business for both franchisor and franchisee. Getting the right legal support, with a carefully drafted franchise agreement means that you have the legal basis to achieve your franchise goals whether you are an established franchisor, or you are purchasing your first franchise.

Whatever stage you are at in your franchise journey we will work with you to understand your business franchise needs and to help you answer the following questions when preparing or negotiating your franchise documentation to ensure long-term commercial benefit:

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What is the franchise model? Is the franchise territory clearly defined?

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What Intellectual Property is associated with the franchise? Has ownership of the IP been clearly established and protected?

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What is the duration of the franchise agreement? Can the franchise agreement be terminated early? What are the provisions for renewal of the franchise agreement?

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What type of payments will be due to the franchisor under the franchise agreement? How are the payments calculated?

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What level of ongoing support and training will the franchisor provide to the franchisee?

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What restrictions are contained in the franchise agreement? Are the restrictions sufficient to protect the franchisor, the franchisee and the brand?

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What will happen if there is a dispute between the franchisor and the franchisee? What are the proposed means of dispute resolution?

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Can the terms of the franchise agreement be varied by the parties? If so, how?

WHO WE HELP

From first time franchisees to established national or international franchise networks

Our franchise lawyers have experience in helping those interested in purchasing their first franchise to successful international franchisors on all matters concerning franchising.

We can help you with all your franchise and commercial law needs whatever your stage in the franchise journey, from setting up the franchise paperwork to franchise your business, helping you buy your first franchise business and dealing with the sale of established franchise network.

MEET OUR TEAM

WHY CHOOSE OUR FRANCHISING LAWYERS?

Our franchising lawyers are specialists, but we are able to provide a holistic legal service so all your business and commercial law needs are met, whether that’s sorting out the lease of business premises for the new franchise, drafting employment or commercial contracts, protecting a franchisor’s Intellectual Property and brand or achieving resolutions to franchise disputes.

Our franchising team have supported new franchises all the way through to established networks. Find out more about their experience below:

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