Franchise agreements are complex legal documents, so it is essential you seek one-to-one professional advice before you invest. Here we give you a basic overview of what to expect and key questions to ask.
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LEGAL ADVICE THANKS TO FREETHS SOLICITORS 1. Unless it’s in the contract it’s not part of the deal Once you have decided to take on a franchise, your formal appointment as a...
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Why franchise-specific legal advice for your due diligence isn’t optional!
By Natalia Shvarts You’ve found the franchise. The brand feels right. The figures stack up. And the sales pitch? Convincing. But before you sign on the dotted line, ask yourself...
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Do I Need A Lawyer To Advise Me About A Franchise Agreement?
BY JOHN PRATT Entering into a franchise is often the most important financial decision that anyone makes; in almost all cases, if it goes wrong the financial consequences are potentially...
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Insights from Natalia Shvarts, Franchise Law Partner at Excello Law Franchising in the UK has always been an interesting mix of structure and flexibility. We do not have franchise-specific legislation....
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A conversation with Katie Willems, Legal Director at Higgs LLP Investing in a franchise is an exciting step, but it also involves entering into a complex legal relationship that can...
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For franchise owners, future‑proofing the business isn’t a luxury, it’s a strategic necessity. This may be in order to enable a potential sale of the business or to generally maximise the way in which the franchise operates.
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By Natalia Shvarts You’ve found the franchise. The brand feels right. The figures stack up. And the sales pitch? Convincing. But before you sign on the dotted line, ask yourself...
Introduction to Franchising
LEGAL ADVICE THANKS TO FREETHS SOLICITORS 1. Unless it’s in the contract it’s not part of the deal Once you have decided to take on a franchise, your formal appointment as a...
Introduction to Franchising
Introduction When most people hear the word ‘franchising’ they probably think of fast food restaurants such as Burger King or McDonald’s but what you might not know is that franchising...
Introduction to Franchising
Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of The Bardon Group, details the steps and the processes you need to consider when you make the leap from being employed to becoming a franchisee. Being...
Introduction to Franchising
Most businesses have an understanding of the importance of a comprehensive business plan. Without a plan, a business will usually find it difficult to obtain funding and, going forwards, can...
Franchising Your Business
A recent case has highlighted the reluctance of the courts to intervene in “rewriting” these clauses to make them enforceable. This means it is even more important to review your...
Introduction to Franchising
BY JOHN PRATT Entering into a franchise is often the most important financial decision that anyone makes; in almost all cases, if it goes wrong the financial consequences are potentially...
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