At MKB Law, our Commercial team, will advise both ambitious franchisors looking to expand their brand and networks, and aspiring franchisees looking to capitalise on an already established brand and market. Our Property team can also advise on all property-related matters in your franchise venture.

The basic premise of a franchise agreement is that the franchisor who has invested time and capital in creating and developing a brand, continues to own all the intellectual property and will prescribe certain operational standards based on which the franchised business is required to operate. As there is currently no law specifically regulating franchising in the UK, getting a franchise agreement right is critical.

Areas of Focus:

• Initial setup of the franchise package to include drafting a franchise agreement and reviewing the operational manual
• Franchise Agreement reviews and negotiations
• Trademark registration
• All commercial property-related matters (to include commercial leases)