Yes, if your business model is successful and replicable, franchising can be a growth strategy. However, it involves legal structuring, preparing compliant franchise documents and making sure your brand is protected. We help prospective franchisors create a solid legal foundation for franchise operations that comply with the Franchising Code.

Franchise disputes can arise over issues such as contract breaches, poor performance or misunderstandings about rights and obligations. These can be difficult to navigate and uncomfortable to broach or pursue. Legal options include negotiation, mediation (required under the Code) or litigation. Our franchise lawyers in Perth can represent you throughout the dispute resolution process and work towards a fair outcome. We want to empower you to feel as though you are able to come to the table with a solid understanding of your rights and the foundations you stand on. 

Sometimes, yes. While many franchise agreements follow a set structure, there may be room to negotiate certain terms such as territory rights, fees or renewal options. Our franchising legal advice includes reviewing the agreement and advising on what can realistically be changed based on your bargaining position. It’s always a much more effective and rewarding bargaining experience when you know what cards you have to play.

The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory industry code that regulates the conduct of franchising participants in Australia. It covers disclosure requirements, cooling-off periods, dispute resolution processes and penalties for breaches. Both franchisors and franchisees must comply, and in many ways, they share equal obligations on a number of factors. Legal advice can help you understand your rights and obligations under the Code, so that you don’t get taken by surprise down the road.

Yes. Buying a franchise involves complex legal documentation and obligations under the Franchising Code of Conduct. You need to make sure you cross your T’s and dot your I’s, well before you go signing any documents. An experienced franchise lawyer in Perth can review the franchise agreement and disclosure documents. We’ll explain the legal and financial implications to help you make informed decisions before you commit to the purchase.

A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract between a franchisor and franchisee. It outlines the rights, responsibilities and obligations of each party. That includes the use of branding, payment terms, marketing rules and dispute resolution procedures. Always have a franchise agreement lawyer review documents before signing to make sure your interests are protected. You don’t want to end up in an agreement that you realise isn’t meeting your requirements or expectations, finding yourself responsible for more than you bargained for. Likewise, you don’t want to find out you’ve got a franchisee who is suddenly a liability.