Franchising your business concept
Build a franchise system that protects your brand and grows your network.
Franchising your business concept
What does the Franchising Code of Conduct require from a franchisor?
How do I protect my brand and system when franchising?
Can I pilot the franchise model before preparing full documentation?
What ongoing legal obligations does a franchisor have?
Code-compliant from the start
Protect your brand and system
Scalable and consistent
Build your franchise system on the right legal foundation.
Now you understand the essentials. Let us show you exactly how we help families like yours secure their legacy.
Franchising without the right legal structure creates problems at network scale.
- We will advise on the franchise structure and governance arrangements appropriate to your business.
- We will prepare the franchise agreement covering all key terms of the franchisee relationship.
- We will prepare the disclosure document to meet Franchising Code of Conduct requirements.
- We will advise on intellectual property protection for your brand and system.
- We will prepare any ancillary documents required, including operations manual guidance and licence agreements.
When your business is ready to franchise but the legal structure is not yet in place
You have built a business with a proven concept, a repeatable system, and a brand that has commercial value. You are ready to grow through franchising – to bring in franchisees who invest in running the system while you build and support the network.
Before you can offer the first franchise, you need a legal structure that complies with the Franchising Code of Conduct, protects your intellectual property, and sets the terms of the relationship clearly enough to support a network of operators.
What's included in your franchise system setup
- Franchise agreement preparation.
- Disclosure document preparation.
- IP licensing and brand protection advice.
- Franchising Code of Conduct compliance review.
- Ancillary franchise documentation.
A franchise network is only as strong as the legal structure it is built on.
Some business owners begin franchising with a handshake agreement and a set of brand guidelines – and spend years dealing with the consequences. Franchisees who believe they were promised things not in writing. Disputes about territory that the agreement does not clearly define. Non-compliant disclosure documents that expose the franchisor to penalties. Intellectual property that was never properly protected and cannot be enforced. These are not rare outcomes – they are the predictable result of establishing a franchise network without the proper legal structure in place before the first franchisee signs.
From a proven concept to a properly structured franchise system
From a proven concept to a legally structured franchise network.
Scoping and structure
We understand your business model, growth plans, and the key terms of the franchise relationship before we begin drafting.
Documentation
We prepare the franchise agreement, disclosure document, and any ancillary documents required to launch the system compliantly.
Launch and ongoing support
We advise on the process for entering agreements with franchisees and provide ongoing legal support as the network grows.
Commercial lawyers experienced in establishing and documenting franchise systems under the Franchising Code of Conduct.
We understand that you have built something worth franchising, and that protecting it while growing it requires getting the legal structure right. We have helped business owners establish franchise systems from the ground up and know what the Code requires, what franchisees expect, and what provisions create the most disputes if they are not drafted carefully from the start.
We understand you want to know the cost, before we get started.
We will map out our process, from beginning to end, so you know what the journey will look like before you get started.
We will provide you with a clear and detailed Work Proposal covering each step along the way.
Our fair fees are all-inclusive. No hidden costs for telephone calls, emails, photocopying, couriers, or coffee.
Our great lawyer guarantee
We want to be part of your team over the long term. We achieve this by adhering to these core principles:
Take the time
We listen carefully to understand what you want to achieve. Then we thoroughly explain our advice and step you through the documents. You can be sure you know the full consequences.
Share our knowledge
We will pass on as much knowledge as we can, so you can make your own informed decisions. We want to make you truly independent.
Stick to our knitting
We only do what we're good at. You can be confident that we know what we're doing and don't pass on the cost of our learning.
Work as one team
Someone will always be available to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. You will also benefit from a range of perspectives and experience.
Fair pricing
For advice and documents, we provide a fixed or capped quote so you don't take price risk. If you're in a dispute, we map out the process and costs so you know what to expect.
It's your show
We're not in this for our egos. We're in it for a front row seat to witness your success.
Build your franchise system on the right legal foundation.
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