Franchising can be a powerful way to grow your business, but it needs the right structure, the right contractual protections and the right commercial foundations from the start.
Whether you are thinking about franchising your business domestically or expanding internationally into new markets, our specialist franchise lawyers can guide you through every stage. Our experience spans a wide range of sectors, advising both ambitious growing businesses exploring franchising for the first time and leading household names seeking to further scale their established franchise networks.
With deep expertise of the legal and commercial landscape in and outside the UK, we understand how to leverage our expertise to help you maximise the value of your brand whilst safeguarding your reputation and intellectual property.
How we can help
Our experienced commercial and franchising lawyers provide practical and commercially focussed advice to both franchisors and franchisees.
For franchisors
- Advise on the structure of your franchise model so it’s scalable and commercially viable
- Draft, review and update franchise agreements
- Advise on international expansion including supporting you to navigate local franchise laws, disclosure regimes and regulatory requirements across key markets
- Brand and IP protection ensuring trademarks and brand assets are properly protected and controlled in each territory
- Reviewing marketing materials to mitigate the risk of mis-representation claims from franchisees
- Advise on data protection and competition law issues
- Disputes and managing underperformance, termination, and post-termination risks pragmatically when issues arise
Our advice is always commercially grounded. We focus on helping you retain control of your brand, protect value, and avoid the pitfalls that can derail franchise networks as they scale.
For franchisees
- Provide a report on your franchise agreements setting out your obligations and risks
- Negotiate amendments or side letters to support your commercial objectives
- Advise on selling a franchised business
- Advising on employment and compliance issues
- Dispute resolution
Book a consultation
If you’re considering franchising, licensing, or brand extension or are being approached by potential franchise partners, we’d be happy to help you assess your options and shape a structure that supports sustainable growth.
Our franchising and brand extension team is ready to provide you with the expert guidance and support you need. Contact us today to discuss your franchising needs.