Franchising

As the franchising industry has boomed, now totalling over £10 billion it has become apparent that UK franchising is a complex area of law. In the absence of any statutory guidance it requires particular skills to advise on and with more than 800 active franchise networks in the UK alone it is rapidly growing. As such it is important to seek the advice of a solicitor who has gained experience in the sector. Our Franchise Solicitors have acted on behalf of both Franchisee's and Franchisors in offering advice and assistance through various aspects of franchising work.

A franchise agreement has three primary goals:

1. to contractually bind the franchisor and franchisee in the absence of any legislation to govern the relationship;
2. to protect the parties positions; and
3. to set out the rules and terms that have been agreed between the parties.

The Solicitors in our franchise team are on hand to assist with each of the three goals, and provide guidance in identifying and determining what rights should be included in an agreement. Our Solicitors have extensive experience of negotiating complex terms such as restrictive clauses and renewal fees.

With a team of advisors supporting the Franchise Solicitors here at Franklins we are also able to assist with other areas that are often associated with Franchising and these include lease arrangements, trademark rights and employment issues.

In the unfortunate event of a disagreement between a Franchisor and Franchisee, Franklins Solicitor's are also able to assist with dispute resolution should issues arise in the franchise relationship and advise upon the termination of a franchise agreement.

To contact our specialist Franchising Solicitors please contact Andrea Smith or Kerry Gotts in our Corporate Services Department on 01908 660966 or by email on andrea.smith@franklins-sols.co.uk or kerry.gotts@franklins-sols.co.uk.  Alternatively you can fill out our online contact form. Our dedicated Business Services team are always on hand to find you the best deal!