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Franchising - Establishing your Franchise Network

Whether you are looking to franchise or are considering becoming a franchisee, our expert team can help.

If you have a successful business that you believe offers a business model that is appropriate for franchising or simply have an idea for a pilot scheme that you would like to franchise in the long term, then it is important that you get the right advice and assistance at the outset to give your new venture the greatest chance of success.

An important point for would-be franchisors to bear in mind is that the operation of a franchise business is and should be treated separate to the operation of the business that you are intending to franchise.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements at an early stage. We have a wealth of experience in advising on corporate structures to ensure that the most appropriate business structure is put in place for the operation of your franchise business. We are able to assist with any equity finance raising exercise and debt finance that may be required in order to finance your new venture. For further information, please see our private equity and banking services.

We have a wealth of experience in drafting the necessary documentation (including British Franchise Association compliant documentation) that you would require to commence your franchising venture, including drafting:

• master franchise agreements;
• standard franchise agreements and renewals;
• business/asset sale agreements;
• commitment deeds;
• confidentiality agreements;
• intellectual property licenses.

During the operation of your franchise business, we are able to provide ongoing assistance in the administration of new franchises including preparation of the full suite of documents to be entered into by franchisees and ongoing assistance for franchise renewals, sales and disposals. We can also provide ongoing updating services to keep your franchise documentation up-to-date and inline with any changes to legislation, case law and British Franchise Association Code of Conduct.

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Carla Murray, Solicitor
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