Franchise Advice


Always ask the experts...


Why franchise-specific legal advice for your due diligence isn’t optional!


sign on the dotted line, ask yourself this: would you buy a house without a survey? Probably not. So why would you commit to a long-term commercial contract – usually five years minimum – without legal and financial advice tailored specifically to franchising? Here’s why expert advice in this field


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isn’t just helpful – it can be one of the smartest moves you make.


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ou’ve found the franchise. The brand feels right. The figures stack up. And the sales pitch? Convincing. But before you


The Hidden Complexity of Franchising At first glance, buying a franchise might look like a safer route than starting your own business – and it often is! After all, you are joining an established brand, following a proven model, and benefiting from training and support. But what many prospective franchisees don’t realise is that franchising involves a unique legal structure that supports consistency and brand protection. Unlike launching your own


independent venture, franchising


means entering into a legally binding agreement that governs almost every aspect of how you run your business. You are not just buying products or training. You are signing up to a system – and committing to a proven model that’s been designed for success. This is where a franchise-experienced


solicitor comes in. A generic commercial lawyer may understand contract law, but franchising has its own norms, unwritten expectations, and important nuances and best practices that only a specialist will understand.


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