Franchises
Franchising offers opportunities for the both the established entrepreneur and also the individual or group of people with a good idea and business model. It can be an extremely profitable way of operating a business, often at a relatively low capital cost. But it requires the correct input from a specialist lawyer in order to avoid costly mistakes which are often made and to maximise the chances of the business succeeding.
We have extensive experience in acting for franchisors as well as franchisees including an established high street franchise operation.
We can:
Franchisors
- Advise whether your business is franchiseable
- Assist on your franchising business model
- Advise on your methodology and procedures
- Prepare the standard franchise agreement and master franchise agreement
- Advise on how to structure property needs of the business
- Advise on the corporate structure to protect your assets
- Assist with negotiating any finance requirements
- Prepare the franchise trading terms and conditions
- Advise on all employee aspects.
Franchisees
- Advise whether the franchise opportunity is workable
- Advise whether it is likely to be suitable for you
- Advise on the proposed franchise agreement
- Advise on any property purchase or lease
- Prepare the franchise trading terms and conditions
- Advise on whether sole trader, partnership of limited company is likely to be the best structure for the business
- Advise on dealing with employees.
Call our franchising team now on
Sheffield 0114 275 3350
Or
Email corporate@watson-esam.co.uk
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