Franchising
- Reviewing the franchise documents (i.e. franchise agreement, disclosure document, operations manual and any financial statements);
- Reviewing the sale of business agreement if purchasing from an existing franchisee;
- Negotiating with the franchisor for our clients;
- Conducting thorough due diligence on the franchise network; and
- Reviewing and advising on the client’s commercial lease.
- Drafting the sale of business agreement;
- Ensuring compliance with the franchise agreement
- Negotiating with the franchisor and third parties;
- Assisting with the settlement;
- advising on any restrictions preventing a client from selling or opening up a new franchise; and
- Assisting with the transfer or assignment of the lease.
- Drafting the master franchise agreement, and disclosure document (and annexures including deeds of guarantee);
- Preparing licence and distribution arrangements;
- Drafting the operations manual;
- Preparing document packs for each new franchisee
