This is why franchise agreements should favour the franchisor
The legal battles between franchisors and the franchisees accusing them of unfair franchise agreements have stirred up debate around the matter
This is why franchise agreements should favour the franchisor
The legal battles between franchisors and the franchisees accusing them of unfair franchise agreements have stirred up debate around the matter
Is there a Brexit light at the end of the Channel Tunnel?
As we move into the second year of the divorce negotiations, many in Britain feel as if nothing has really changed yet and the practical impact on the UK franchise industry has also been negligible so far.
What’s the difference between a franchise share sale and an asset sale?
When selling your franchise, you can either do a share sale or an asset sale. But knowing which one best fits your needs can be tricky
Breaking down boilerplate clauses and why they’re important
While boilerplate clauses are used in a majority of contracts, they aren’t always easy to understand. Fortunately, Kate Legg is here to deconstruct the jargon
As a franchisor, this is what you must know about workers, employees and the gig economy
Provided they know the rules, franchisors have got the world to win by engaging with the gig economy
Leaving a mark: understand how trademarks can protect your franchise
Having taken a general look at the different types of intellectual property protection, Kate Legg this month dives deep into how trademarks can protect franchises
Can you protect your franchise model from being stolen?
Once you’ve established a successful franchise it’s only a matter of time before prospective copycats come sniffing around your business. Fortunately there are ways to protect your brand and your system
How franchisors can get a fix on price-fixing
Given price-fixing can result in fines in the millions and even prison sentences, it’s important to make sure franchisors and franchisees understand their obligations
Using endeavours clauses leaves too much to chance
Although endeavours clauses can offer valuable wiggle room when trying to lay out a franchisee’s obligations for the future, a lack of specificity can end up doing more harm than good
