Contractor status Challenged by the new IR35 rules
In the modern age and current economic environment there is increasing reliance on self employed contractors to fulfil business roles.
The Franchisee perspective - taking on a commercial lease
When taking on a franchise the focus tends to be on the franchise agreement however for franchises operated from premises a key part of the process is taking on a lease in this article, we highlight the nuances of this process for the beginner.
What’s the difference between franchise agreements and licences?
Franchises and licences may look the same to the uninitiated but in business they’re very different anima
Avoiding the misrepresentation claim and ending up on the wrong side of the law
When a salesperson misrepresented the facts to prospective franchisees it landed the franchisor in court. This is how you can learn from their mistake
Franchise territories are not always as exclusive as you may think
Exclusive territories are common in franchise agreements. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get it right
Face up to facts early to avoid a crisis situation
Winding up a business is never easy, but when you’re winding up a franchise business, a whole set of issues comes into place that wouldn’t necessarily arise with a ‘non-franchise’ company.
Ten considerations for bringing your brand to Britain
From implementing solid contracts to regulatory compliance, Fiona Boswell, partner and head of franchising at Fraser Brown Solicitors, enlightens ambitious business owners with their sights set on Blighty
How to stay legal in 2019
From GDPR to trademarks, staying on top of legal challenges is a great resolution for 2019
Dispelling the myths of zero-hours contracts
With the negative press surrounding zero-hours employment contracts, David Glover, managing director of Caremark, discusses whether they should be used in franchise businesses
Cross-border franchising: the legalities around growing internationally
If you’re planning on taking your franchise overseas you better ensure you know about all the regulatory hoops you’ll have to jump through
