Franchise Lawyer Sydney
Heathfield Grosvenor Lawyers provides specialty franchise law services in Sydney for franchisors and franchisees that require franchise law guidance.
Franchise Lawyers & Solicitors Sydney
Heathfield Grosvenor Franchising Lawyers provide specialist legal assistance to those starting, purchasing, and terminating a franchise business in Sydney, Australia.
Franchisors and franchisees are bound by a set of specific, complex contractual obligations that makes legal assistance an essential step in the process.
Our Sydney franchising law team provides a comprehensive suite of support services intended to help our clients navigate and comply with relevant laws and guidelines. Our franchise law services in Sydney include drafting contracts, resolving disputes, providing on-going legal support, conducting due diligence, employment law support, and further legal advice for franchisors and franchisees.
Protecting Your Rights Through Franchise Law Services
Whether you are a franchisor or franchisee, it’s essential to protect your legal rights through an agreement that clearly outlines your agreement.
Our franchise dispute and negotiation lawyers in Sydney help franchisors and franchisees to understand exactly what they are getting into, and what the contract means for their rights as a franchisee or franchisor.
It’s essential that both parties seek legal guidance to protect their rights and interest before signing any legally binding documents.
Components of A Franchise Agreement
A franchise law agreement is a legally binding document that sets out the rules between franchisors and franchisees. Before entering into a franchise law agreement in Australia, it is important that both parties understand what they are signing up for and what the agreement means for their rights. Some of the most common components of a franchise agreement document include:
- Grant and terms
- Training and support
- Fees and payments
- Terms of the agreement
- Intellectual property
- Trademark rights
- Equipment and product supply
- Dispute resolution processes
- Termination processes
- NDA
- Non-compete
- Location
- Operation guidelines
- Penalties
- Advertising
For franchisors, the franchise law agreement helps to protect brand, licensing, and fees that go into the agreement. For the franchisee, the franchise law agreement protects their business investment and helps them to understand their rights and obligations to ensure that they remain compliant.
Franchise Agreement Negotiation & Drafting
To protect the interests of our clients, our Sydney franchise lawyers play an integral role in the drafting and negotiation process for a franchise. If you are looking to purchase a franchise as a prospective franchisee, or you are looking to expand your business through as a franchisor, our franchise law specialists can help to ensure a smooth and favourable outcome.
Franchise Law FAQs – Answered
What law governs franchises in Australia?
The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory code in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 that governs franchise law in Australia. The Franchising Code of Conduct applies to both franchisees and franchisors. These laws are governed and regulated by the ACCC. Non-compliance can result in fines and penalties for both parties.
What does a franchise mean in the eye of the law?
A franchise is an agreement between a franchisor (the brand) and the franchise owner (the franchisee) that allows the franchisee to sell goods or services under that brand. By signing a franchise agreement, both parties agree to a set of terms and conditions that governs the relationship and the terms that both parties must abide by.
How is a franchise different from a partnership?
A franchise and a partnership are two distinctly different business structures in Australia. A franchise business is a type of business relationship where one party runs a business under the brand of the owner. Unlike a partnership where to or more parties agree to co-operate the business, a franchise agreement limits the ownership of franchisees and the dictates how profits are distributed.
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