Franchising or Licensing Your Business? Get the Legal Framework Right

Whether you’re starting a franchise, joining one, or licensing your IP or brand, these arrangements require precise, enforceable legal documents. We provide tailored franchise and licensing agreements that protect your business, comply with the Franchising Code of Conduct, and clearly define roles and responsibilities.

What’s included

  • Legal advice on franchising vs. licensing as a business model

    Drafting or reviewing franchise and licence agreements

    Preparation of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)

    Advice on Franchising Code compliance

    Negotiation assistance for new or renewing franchisees

    Review of intellectual property ownership and registration

🔄 How It Works

  1. Business Model Review – We help you determine whether a franchise or licence model is more suitable.

  2. Key Term Collection – We guide you through royalties, fees, territories, obligations, and termination terms.

  3. Document Drafting or Review – We prepare or review comprehensive documents that reflect your commercial arrangements and meet legal standards.

  4. Compliance Advice – For franchisors, we ensure your documentation complies with the Franchising Code.

  5. Support for Launch or Expansion – We assist with rollout strategies and future licensing or franchisee onboarding.

Legal Documents We Offer 🧾

  • Franchise Agreement
    Legally binds the franchisor and franchisee, detailing rights, obligations, fees, territories, training, marketing, and dispute processes.

  • Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
    A mandatory document under the Franchising Code, providing the franchisee with full details of the business opportunity and risks.

  • Licence Agreement
    Grants another party the right to use your brand, IP, systems, or know-how without full franchise obligations.

  • Operations Manual Template
    We assist with or review your operations manual to ensure it supports your agreement and is consistent with the FDD.

  • Franchisee Advice Letters
    Independent legal advice letters required for franchisees before signing.

  • Renewal, Assignment or Exit Documents
    Includes transfer deeds, termination notices, and renewal agreement templates.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Franchising is highly regulated and involves a whole business model. Licensing is more flexible and often used for brand or IP use. We’ll help you choose the right structure.

  • Yes. Under the Franchising Code of Conduct, a franchisor must provide a disclosure document, agreement, and cooling-off period.

  • Yes. We can guide you through converting your business into a compliant, scalable franchise system.

  • Yes – we review agreements and provide advice to franchisees looking to enter, renew, or exit a franchise arrangement.