Franchising enables your business to leverage off the strategy, marketing, supply and business structures of a franchisor. There are laws which specifically deal with these types of arrangements. It is a complex relationship involving compliance with regulation and a range of commercial agreements.
Scott Legal has experience in acting for both franchisors and franchisees and can:
- Advise regarding buying and selling a franchise
- Assess franchisee/franchisor opportunities
- Ensure compliance with the Franchising Code
- Prepare and review franchise agreements
- Review and advise in relation to related agreements such as leases and supply agreements
- Ensure your business structure is appropriate for a franchise
- Establish risk management and compliance processes to ensure compliance with the Franchising Code and various franchise agreements
