DYNE DREWETT SOLICITORS LIMITED.

Franchising

With a wealth of experience in franchising matters, we are able to offer not just legal advice but also commercial guidance on franchising issues, given the bespoke nature of franchising as an alternative business model. Having acted for both franchisees and franchisors (including various well-known household names), we can advise you on:

Services to Franchisees:

• Providing advice and a written report on the terms of a franchise agreement (fixed fee)
• Advising on the purchase or sale of an existing franchise business
• Property issues including lease terms and related matters
• Negotiating with the franchisor on renewal rights or where relationships have broken down
• Enforcing the obligations of the franchisor under the franchise agreement
• Insolvency or a similar failure of the franchisor or master licensor

Services to Franchisors:

• Preparing detailed franchise and master license agreements (fixed fee)
• Corporate advice on the legal structure of a franchise network
• Non-disclosure agreements when dealing with prospective franchisees
• Establishing joint venture arrangements to fund franchisee startup costs, premises acquisition and related matters
• Advising on franchise re-sales (whether structured as a share or asset deal)
• Franchise renewal, variation and termination
• Brand protection and intellectual property rights
• Expansion of the network and UK and EU competition issues
• Dispute resolution\termination of an existing franchise

For an initial no-obligation discussion about how we may be able to help you, please feel free to contact Richard James.