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Franchising
Expert legal advice
Our franchising team aims to ensure you’re provided with the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’ve had the best legal expertise and advice. Our specialist knowledge of the franchising sector means you can concentrate on making your business successful and profitable.
Mundays has been an affiliate member of the British Franchise Association for over 20 years and supports the BFA’s aims to
promote ethical franchising.
We work closely with other professionals including accountants, insurance brokers, banks and franchise consultants to asses any franchise opportunity.
How can we help:
Franchisors
- advise on the viability of franchising an existing business
- advise on the protection of the brand and knowhow
- prepare franchise agreements and supporting documentation such as confidentiality agreements; terms and conditions of business; and software licences
- provide a legal review of the franchise prospectus and marketing material
- ensure existing franchise agreements conform to legislative changes and competition law changes
- advise on franchise property issues including reviewing existing arrangements and identifying alternatives
- advise on conflicts with franchisees, including enforcement of contract terms and termination of franchises
- prepare template documentation for use in resales
- advise on international expansion within the franchise network
Franchisees
- assist in evaluating the proposed franchise business and network – will it really work for you?
- advise on the purchase or sale of an existing franchise business
- provide swift fixed fee report service on the franchise agreement evaluating the obligations, rights, fee structure and hidden costs, renewal rights, support and training
- advise on the provisions of any lease forming part of the franchise and any other property issues which may arise
- carry out negotiations with a franchisor on renewal or restructuring
- advise of how to exit a franchise
- advise on disputes arising with franchisors
Please contact Nicola Broadhurst for further information: nicola.broadhurst@mundays.co.uk
