As we all know, life does not stand still and sometimes it may become necessary to make changes to the document during the term of the franchise agreement.

I have set up my franchise business as a limited company, that means I don’t have any personal liability, right?

In this article we focus on anticipated legislation that will impact franchise businesses in the areas of employment and  immigration.

Franchise agreements can provide a range of benefits for both franchisees and franchisors.

Many franchised businesses, be they retail, fast food, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels or gyms deal with customers in their capacity as consumers.

“Start with the end in mind” we tell every franchisee because the only exit from a franchised business that makes sense is through a sale.

Exiting a franchise early can be a complex process. But if you wish to do so Fiona Boswell QFP, Franchise Specialist Partner, Knights, offers tips on how and what to look out for

Franchising can be an exciting pathway to business ownership, offering a mix of independence and support that attracts aspiring entrepreneurs. However, success in franchising is not guaranteed and depends on several critical factors

Bricks and mortar are vital to the success of many franchised businesses but in the UK securing appropriate premises can be time consuming and difficult

Where a party to a contract exercises discretion which has a unilateral impact and a potential for conflict, a duty is implied into the contract to protect against this conflict and potential abuse. Such discretion must be exercised fairly, and not arbitrarily, capriciously, or irrationally

The BBC’s blockbuster drama earlier this year – Mr Bates vs The Post Office – brought mass public awareness of the scandal of the unjustified prosecution of 900 sub-postmasters arising from faults in the Post Office’s Horizon software provided by Fujitsu

Like most employers, both franchisors and franchisees may struggle to fill certain vacancies and may choose to sponsor overseas nationals as part of the solution to labour shortages