Buying or Selling a Franchise
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Buying or Selling a Franchise

Navigating Transactions with Confidence

Buying or selling a franchise involves unique complexities that do not arise in standard business sales, including strict regulatory requirements, brand obligations, and the need to maintain consistency across the wider network. From contractual considerations to disclosure best practices, we guide clients through every stage of the transaction, ensuring all obligations are clearly understood and properly addressed.

Our approach focuses on creating a clear and efficient path forward, reducing the risk of delays or disputes, and supporting clients in completing their transactions with confidence, clarity, and long term certainty.

Support For Franchisors

We help franchisors manage franchise transfers and oversee resales within their network. Our services include:

  • Structuring clear transfer and assignment provisions.
  • Managing approval processes for franchise resales and ensuring consistent standards.
  • Guidance through the resales process.
  • Supporting multi-unit area and development sales.
  • Providing assistance with mergers and acquisitions for franchise systems.
  • Advising on rights of first refusal and consent requirements.

Support For Franchisee

We help franchisees buy or sell their franchise interests with confidence. Our services include:

  • Due diligence on franchise opportunities to assess suitability and risk.
  • Reviewing and negotiating sale and purchase agreements.
  • Supporting transfer and assignment requirements when selling your franchise.
  • Guidance with navigating franchisor approval processes and obligations.

Why Work With Us?

Real World Perspective

Our in-house experience means we’ve lived franchising and understand all aspects of a franchise business. We understand the pressures franchisors face in protecting their systems and the concerns franchisees have about safeguarding their investment.

Holistic Advice

Your franchise agreement does not exist in isolation. We consider your business strategy, market conditions, and long term goals to provide advice that supports your bigger picture and provide advice in the context of your being in the franchise sector.

More Than 20 Years of Experience

With two decades of experience in the franchise sector we have seen what works, what does not, and how to anticipate issues before they become problems.

Approachable Counsel

If you are new to franchising, understanding how the law impacts your business can feel overwhelming. Whether you are new or experienced, we explain matters clearly, answer your questions thoroughly, and make ourselves accessible throughout our work together.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re launching a franchise system, expanding to multiple units, or considering your first franchise investment, let’s talk about how we can help. Why not schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and explore how we can work together.

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What to expect
Clear, straightforward advice

We aim to keep legal jargon to a minimum and guide you through the process in a manner that is easy to understand.

Highly qualified

Our highly-skilled solicitors offer tailored, strategic solutions to even the most complex matters, ensuring you receive the guidance and support you need.

Progression of your case

We will be by your side throughout every stage of the process and will provide you with regular updates and advice along the way.

No surprises

We communicate thoroughly with you from the outset to ensure that we fully understand your individual needs. This allows us to accurately quote for your matter leaving you without any unexpected surprises and fees further down the line.

Transparent pricing

We provide our clients with a concise and transparent breakdown of costs from the outset of the matter and throughout any subsequent stages. This enables you to build faith and trust in us early on to form a lasting relationship.

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