Franchising is a popular means for a business owner to exploit a commercial opportunity or concept without funding and managing the expansion of the business into new markets or geographical areas. For potential franchisees, a franchise provides the opportunity to leverage off the intellectual property and experience of an existing business and to reduce the risks arising from establishing a new business.
We act for both franchisors and franchisees.
Our advice includes:
• Franchise agreements
• Operations manuals
• Sale and purchase of new and established franchises
• Intellectual property
• Leasing
• Employment law
• Dispute resolution