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Buying a Franchise – Why we should be your Lawyers

Buying a Franchise – Why we should be your Lawyers   1. Expertise We have extensive experience in franchise law. We have advised our clients on most of the major systems in New Zealand including: Subway, Hell Pizza, Burger Fuel, Pita Pit, The Coffee Club,...

Buying a Franchise – Due Diligence Checklist

Buying a Franchise – Due Diligence Checklist   1. The Franchise Is the Franchisor the owner of the Intellectual Property relative to the System, if not then does the Franchisor have a licence to use the Intellectual Property?  Does the Franchisor’s licence last...

buying a franchise – what are you really buying?

Buying a Franchise – What are you really buying?   A franchise business has some unique characteristics and it is important that you understand what exactly these are.  Some of these are: You get a licence – part of what you are buying is a licence to...

Buying a franchise – do your homework

Buying a Franchise – Do you homework   1. Investigate Find out as much as you can about the system you are interested in – talk to the franchisor, meet with them and establish whether or not you will be comfortable working under the franchise system and...

Why use a franchise lawyer

Why use a Franchis Lawyer?   Franchise agreements can be complex and lengthy documents.   If you become a franchisee this is the document which will form the basis of your relationship with the franchisor and which you will both “have to live with” for the term...