Franchise agreements
Author:
Tony Garrisson
From the outset, binding franchise documents generally comprise of a disclosure document, a franchise agreement (also sometimes called a licence agreement) and, for franchises that operate from business premises, an occupancy licence agreement.
Franchising legal documentation
Author:
Tony Garrisson
The importance of getting the legal documentation right cannot be overstated. Inevitably, many franchisors and franchisees face disputes which, if not resolved, can damage the business.
The realities of a retail tenancy
Author:
Tony Garrisson
As many franchisors and franchisees have learned, shopping centre owners and their landlords rarely negotiate changes to the leases they offer prospective tenants.