What does Br-exit mean for your Trade Marks?
Whilst we are not yet through dealing with Covid-19 Br-exit is fast approaching and in this series of article we’ll focus on various aspects that impact franchise brands.
Support, Support, Support
There is no doubt that the current Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the franchising industry.
Covid-19… What are the potential impacts to UK business Contracts?
Coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei province, in early December 2019.
Rules change if you hire contractors
In April 2020 HMRC is bringing in new rules for organisations which hire contractors.
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.
Employing staff in a pandemic: What should we consider for August onwards?
The pandemic has seen the world of work change entirely from what was known at the beginning of this year.
Allows understanding what you are getting into
A franchise agreement is a document that outlines in legal terms how the franchisor/franchisee relationship works.
You Gotta Have Faith?
There have only been a few reported cases involving franchise businesses in 2019.
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.
