Franchising

Franchising is an increasingly popular way for budding entrepreneurs to enter into small business. Franchising is also a proven concept upon which existing business owners can base their strategies for business growth and expansion.

Franchising law encompasses many practice areas including:

• Competition and Consumer law

• Property law – licences and leases

• Business law.

The Commonwealth Franchising Code of Conduct sets out the rules which govern franchise arrangements.

In Australia, Franchising is heavily regulated. If you are contemplating acquiring a franchised business, whether that be an existing franchised business or a “greenfields” site, it is very important to get sound legal and professional advice and assistance with respect to your proposed acquisition. Equally, if you are selling an existing franchised business there are a number of critical steps that need to be followed to ensure the transaction reaches completion.

We significant experience, knowledge and skill in franchising, we have represented and advised clients in reletion to the establishment, acquisition or sale of franchised businesses connected with many well known brands, including Gloria Jeans Coffees, LensPro Optometry, Oscar Oscar Salons and Medpods Medical Centres

We are able to guide you through the franchise development process and can assist with:

• Franchise business structuring advice

• Franchise business acquisitions and sales

• Franchising Code compliance

• Franchise Agreement, Disclosure Document and related franchise documentation preparation

• Intellectual Property advice and trade mark registration

• Commercial leasing advice and lease preparation

• Commercial freehold property acquisition and sales

• General commercial advice

Get in touch today to discuss how we can assist with anything franchising related.