Due to the complex nature of franchising, and the fact you have to take the complex processes out of your head and put them into thorough documentation, it is essential that you seek assistance from franchise law experts when looking to become a franchisor.
The biggest mistake anyone can make when establishing a franchise is to not seek legal advice. When speaking to those who are having problems with their franchise, not using a franchise lawyer usually crops up in the conversation.
We provide strategic advice in relation to:
Drafting franchise agreements and disclosure statements
We will always seek to understand a franchisor’s business as a well drafted franchise agreement must be properly tailored and well preserved to that business not only to protect your legal position as a franchisor but also to maintain the quality of your brand image.
We will listen to you and ensure that you have a well drafted, neatly presented and legally compliant franchise agreement and disclosure statement.
Franchisee Premises Licence Agreements and Subleases
We are well experienced in providing advice in relation to the franchisee site issues, including discussing with you the ways in which the franchisee site issues can be handled (where applicable).
Disputes with Franchisees and Litigation
We mediate if we can and litigate where we have to. We will always seek to enforce your rights with vigour but having regard to maintaining the commercial relationship with your franchisee where possible.
Where necessary, we will commence and run litigation to conclusion in order to enforce the franchisor’s rights.
Due to the complex nature of franchising, and the fact you may be using your life savings to buy your franchise business, it is essential that you seek assistance from expert franchise lawyers like those found at PCL Lawyers, when looking to buy a franchise.
It is a mistake in buying a franchise not to seek legal advice first from boys to understand this complex area of law.
We provide advice in relation to:
Franchise Purchase and Pre-Purchase Due Diligence
We can provide you with advice in relation to your business structure as well as carefully considering the impact of different clauses in the Franchise Agreement and, where applicable, the Premises Licence Agreement, Lease or Sublease.
We will listen to your requirements and provide advice in relation to your rights and obligations as a franchisee. Many franchisees do very well from a franchise over the years but a franchisee who has not considered his or her obligations going in, and the long term impact of various clauses, can see their investment diminish in value rather than appreciate. Proper legal advice going in, followed by a consideration of commercial ramifications of legal issues will go a long way to ensuring that you have a positive franchise experience.
Disputes with Franchisors
If you have a dispute with your Franchisor, please contact us as early as possible in order that we can advise you as to your rights and obligations so as that the dispute hopefully remains contained and is quickly resolved.
Franchise Litigation
Where disputes have escalated to the litigious stage, we can represent you in either settling the matter as quickly as possible or otherwise defending your position with vigour.
