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Franchising: Lessons for the Unwary

Over the years I have advised both Franchisors and Franchisees in relation to Franchise Agreements and Franchising issues generally and have also acted in relation to numerous disputes on behalf of Franchisees. You may be surprised by these are some real life examples of what I have seen happen: A Franchisor induced a Franchisee to...

Growing Your Business by Franchising: Are you ready to become a parent?

In recent decades Franchising has become a common way for entrepreneurs to expand their existing businesses and for individuals to start a business that is perceived to be less likely to fail. Since the 1970's Franchising has revolutionised retailing in Australia, and provided small business proprietors with competitive resources to...

Free Security of Payment Act Appraisal: Are your invoices valid Payment Claims

Why wait until a problem arises before finding out that you could have been able to rely on the Security of Payments Legislation to recover payments promptly? The number of businesses in the Building and Construction Industry that still issue invoices that are not also valid Payment Claims is surprising. These business owners are...

Business Explodes from Within

Early in my career I had a client whose husband was a partner in a successful local business and who had recently suffered a stroke. He would never be able to work again. The business was worth about $1,300,000.00 but it relied heavily on the skill of the now disabled partner to thrive.

The wife had approached the other...

Modern Estate Planning for Business Owners

What good is a Will if you lose all your assets during your lifetime? Modern Estate Planning includes planning for the preservation of your wealth during your lifetime as well as planning for the succession of that wealth to intended beneficiaries in the most advantageous manner upon death. It requires a careful assessment of you and your...

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Franchising

We have acted on behalf of both Franchisees and Franchisors in Newcastle and Sydney including Pizza Hut, KFC, Donut King, Dairy Farmers, Michel’s Patisserie, Shaver Shop, Smart Saver and more.

Before buying a franchise or franchising your business it is important that you fully investigate and understand your rights and obligations and the nature of the relationship that exists between Franchisors and Franchisees. We work closely with the Franchising Professionals to help our clients assess and appreciate the practical aspects of owning and operating a franchise business.

As a prospective Franchisee it is essential that you independently investigate and assess the franchise business and all representations made by the Franchisor in promoting the Franchise.

Our Comercial Lawyers can assist Franchisees and Franchisors in relation to:

Buying and Selling Franchised businesses,

Disputes between Franchisors and Franchisees,

Drafting or advising on Franchise Agreements and Disclosure documents,

Advice in relation to the Franchising Code of Conduct,

Prior Representation Deeds,

Reviewing and advising on incidental Leases and Rights of Re-entry Deeds,

Mediation under the Franchising Code of Conduct,

Intellectual Property rights.

Ask us a Franchising Question

If the information that you are seeking is not above please feel free to ask us a question. We will gladly provide you with our considered response.

Franchising Testimonials

“We used Roberts Legal for advice in relation to the renewal of our Franchise Agreement. In the past our renewals have been daunting. The service was excellent. We were very confident it their ability to handle our matters. We have already recommended Roberts Legal to other Franchisees with respect to their thoroughness and handling of our franchise renewal.”

Allan & Lorraine Beeby, Donut King Glendale

“I was referred to Sam Roberts for advice due to the dire financial situation my wife and I found ourselves in as a result of the failure of our business and pressure from our Franchisor. I was very happy with the advice regarding insolvency issues for my company and options for my wife and I in relation to bankruptcy and alternatives. Sam was very professional and his advice was practical, clear and easy to understand. I was absolutely satisfied with the level of service and communication.”

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