Franchising

Our Franchising philosophy involves knowing your business thoroughly and understanding the industry and systems in which you will operate to enable a maximisation of profits and to avoid any pitfalls.

Our team have a depth of experience in acting for franchisors and franchisees on all aspects of the franchise relationship. Whether you are looking to enter into a franchise arrangement, or are a discontented franchisee looking to resolve a dispute - we are the team for you.

Our experienced team will ensure you fully understand your rights and obligations under franchise laws, and will help reduce any risks associated with franchising, as well as seek any opportunities for continual growth. We will be with you every step of the way through your business expansion or set up through tailoring practical solutions to meet your long and short term objectives.

Our team has acted for a wide variety of franchise system types and in a variety of franchise industries, including fast food retailers, clothing retailers, home ware retailers, gyms, lawn care, cleaning and many more.

Our services range from drafting agreements to advising on franchise systems.

We offer franchising services in the areas of:

• Franchise agreements and disclosure documents
• Sales and purchases of franchise businesses
• Franchising Code of Conduct compliance
• Advising on establishment of new franchise systems
• Advice on business structures for asset, risk and tax management
• Assistance with preparation and review of franchise operation manuals
• Franchise transfers and renewals
• Franchise pre-execution documents and confidentiality
• Property advice including commercial and retail leasing
• Franchise disputes including mediation and litigation
• Drafting commercial agreements
• Intellectual property, trademark and copyright advice and protection
• Taxation and revenue law
• Employment and workplace relations
• Ongoing support with the growth and management of franchise systems

We aim to share our knowledge and experience with you.

Our aim is to not only provide you with legal solutions in franchising, but to share our wealth of knowledge and depth of experience so as to give you a commercial understanding of your franchising journey.

Call us now on 1800 088 557 to make an appointment to discuss your franchising idea or issue.

Solicitors acting in the area of Franchising:
	Terry Morgan Partner		Andrew Knight Partner
	Dean Frith Partner		Bruce Hurrell Partner