franchise lawyers Articles

Thinking about buying a franchise? There are several factors that need to be considered. What’s good and what’s bad about a franchise? Franchises – The Good 1. The business is already up and running There will be an initial outlay of money for the franchise but the purchaser/s should hit the ground running. There shouldn’t… Read more »

Prospective franchisees are often overwhelmed with a mountain of paperwork including the disclosure document, franchise agreement, Franchising Code of Conduct (“the Code”), property and equipment leases, loan and security documentation.  The Code requires that before a franchise agreement is entered into the franchisor must receive from the franchisee a signed statement that the franchisee has received independent… Read more »