Franchising
“In the current climate, franchising can seem a good option but both franchisor and franchisee need to take proper legal advice to help avoid the pitfalls” Sarah Crookall, Senior Solicitor
We are one of only a few solicitors firms in the Hampshire region to have a dedicated team of solicitors, who can advise on all aspects of franchising for both franchisors and franchisees. Our team of expert lawyers has a wide range of experience in franchising issues, property, employment and disputes.
We offer a complete service right the way through a franchising partnership and are on hand at all times to provide ad-hoc advice when needed. Our multi-disciplinary approach means that we can provide advice on all areas of your franchise operation, including intellectual property (IP), corporate, employment, property and dispute advice.
Services for franchisors include:
- Drafting franchise agreements
- Sale of both new and existing franchise business
- Setting up of new franchise
- Advice on transactional elements
- Intellectual property advice including trademarks, patents and copyright
- Ancillary documentation e.g. shareholder agreements
- Property law advice
- Employment law advice
- Legal proceedings and dispute resolution
Services for franchisees include:
- Purchase of new or existing franchise business
- Fixed fee advice on terms of franchise agreement
- Property law advice
- Disputes with franchisor
Whether you are a franchisor or a franchisee, for more information, please contact Sarah Crookall on 023 8071 8044 or email
sarah.crookall@mooreblatch.com
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