Brand protection

Brand protection and franchising: strategies for success

Clare Jackman
Mar 18 '24
A brand is far more than just names, logos or slogans. A brand represents a business’ unique identity, values and reputation.
Key considerations for franchise businesses undertaking M&A activity

Key considerations for franchise businesses undertaking M&A activity

Jim Truscott
Mar 11 '24
Businesses which are operated within the ambit of a franchise arrangement can be bought and sold, in the same way that any other business can change hands.
Navigating Franchise renewal: Essential steps for franchisees and franchisors

Navigating Franchise renewal: Essential steps for franchisees and franchisors

Nicola Broadhurst
Mar 5 '24
Renewal in franchising is not always a given and can often be overlooked by franchisees when signing up.
Shareholders’ agreements and why they matter

Shareholders’ agreements and why they matter

Roz Goldstein
Feb 15 '24
Franchise lawyer Roz Goldstein explains why a ‘Shareholders’ Agreement’ is vital when launching a business with co-investors.
Six of the best from 2023

Six of the best from 2023

Fiona Boswell
Dec 29 '23
Franchise specialist Fiona Boswell selects half-a-dozen legal moments that shaped franchising during the past 12 months.
Franchising in 2024, a legal horizon scan

Franchising in 2024, a legal horizon scan

James Corlett
Dec 12 '23
As 2023 draws to a close, the rapid pace of change continues across business and the UK in general.
For when it’s not alright on the night

For when it’s not alright on the night

Theo Millward
Nov 8 '23
From time to time, despite our best efforts, things do not go to plan. Theo Millward shares some of the painful lessons learned
Franchise dispute resolution

Franchise dispute resolution

Alistair Gregory
Nov 2 '23
Exiting a franchise agreement can be a very difficult, complex and expensive exercise but with the right discussions at the outset all such disputes can be avoided
Buying a franchise? Make time for the scary part – Money and legals!

Buying a franchise? Make time for the scary part – Money and legals!

Cathryn Hayes
Sep 12 '23
When you are first thinking about buying a franchise, it can be a daunting process
Sale of a franchise: What happens to the employees?

Sale of a franchise: What happens to the employees?

Lucy Flynn
Sep 11 '23
You have found the perfect franchise to start (or expand) your business, you have the security of an established brand and the opportunity to grow it in the way you want, and the price is right. But what about the employees?
What opportunities does AI present to the franchising sector?

What opportunities does AI present to the franchising sector?

Fiona Boswell
Sep 1 '23
As with many businesses across franchise businesses which span many sectors from retail to hospitality, care and leisure, AI is being embraced as a way of improving business performance
Why should you get legal advice on a franchise agreement before signing on a dotted line?

Why should you get legal advice on a franchise agreement before signing on a dotted line?

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Aug 25 '23
Investing in a franchise and becoming a franchisee is a big decision which should not be taken lightly – it is a long term commitment which involves a significant investment of both money and effort.