Setting Up Your Franchise Business the Right Way
The corporate structure you choose for your franchise business carries significant implications for liability, tax planning, and the way you manage day to day operations. It influences how risk is allocated, how profits are managed, and how easily the business can adapt as it grows.
We offer clear guidance on the most appropriate structures for franchisors who require a framework that supports long term scalability, efficient management, and protection of the brand. We also advise franchisees on structures that help safeguard personal assets, ensure compliance with franchise obligations, and provide a stable platform for building a sustainable and profitable business.
Support For Franchisors
We guide franchisors through the structural decisions that underpin a scalable franchise system. Our services include:
- Advice on the most suitable structure for operating and managing your franchise network.
- Guidance on preparing for national and/or international expansion.
- Assistance with holding company and subsidiary agreements to protect and manage risk.
- Advice on joint venture structures if you wish to take a stake in your franchisees.
Support For Franchisee
We help franchisees select and set up the structure that best supports their investment and future plans. Our services include:
- Guidance on choosing between sole trader, partnership, and limited company structures.
- Support with setting up your company for franchise operations.
- Advice on director duties and responsibilities.
- Guidance on multi-unit holding structures.
- Partnership agreements for joint franchise investments.
- Shareholder agreements when investing with others.
- Advice on corporate compliance and Companies House requirements.
- Planning for growth and additional franchise acquisitions.
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.
Please call us or email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
We aim to keep legal jargon to a minimum and guide you through the process in a manner that is easy to understand.
Our highly-skilled solicitors offer tailored, strategic solutions to even the most complex matters, ensuring you receive the guidance and support you need.
We will be by your side throughout every stage of the process and will provide you with regular updates and advice along the way.
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.
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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