Commercial Contracts

Franchising

We can assist you whether you're a franchisor or franchisee and considering entering into a franchise agreement. We will provide you with excellent advice based on fair and balanced assessments of the documentation- consiering the perspective of both parties.

If you are a franchisor, it is essential to have a well drafted franchise agreement to suit the circumstances of your franchise business since it will be used repeatedly.  If the master document is defective, the whole network could be at risk.  Competition law is particularly important and, if restrictive covenants are unenforceable, this will enable ex-franchisees to undermine the goodwill in that business.

If you are a franchisee, we can advise you on the franchise agreement that you have been provided with, to ensure that you are fully aware of your rights and obligations under the agreement.

We can advise on all the legal aspects of setting up a franchise including:

• Drafting a franchise agreement for use with franchisees in the franchise network to suit the requirements of the franchisor.
   
• Detailing the ways in which the franchisor will support franchisees through services (for example IT systems, sales support and help with head office functions).
   
• Providing further legal advice on key issues such as the operations manual (contract), property, advertising, intellectual property and competition law.

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