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Franchise law
A franchise system only works as well as its agreement. We build it so that it still holds up at the hundredth location.
Franchise concept, franchise system, franchise agreement
Probably every entrepreneur's dream: no matter which city you go to (or even which country), your own business is already there, with a familiar atmosphere and the quality you are used to. McDonalds, Starbucks & Co. are surely familiar examples. So if you would like to see your company name, your logo, your concept etc. across the whole country or beyond, our experts will be happy to advise you on the options and develop a franchise concept together with you.
Of course, it is not quite as simple as it may sound here: a large number of areas of law have to be considered (such as commercial agency law, competition law, antitrust law and trade mark law), and a well thought-out franchise system and a legally sound franchise agreement are, of course, the most important foundation for you as a future franchisor.
But it is not impossible either. For our experts it is everyday craft, and some of the franchise systems we have developed have been highly praised for years.
Of course, that does not stop us from also advising you as a business founder who may be just about to sign a franchise agreement. Quite the opposite: our most important and valuable advice in this context, up front: do not sign anything without first having it professionally reviewed.
Too late, because a conflict has already arisen? In that case in particular, contact our experts straight away. We support both franchisors and franchisees in out-of-court disputes and, if they cannot be avoided, in court proceedings, and we also advise you on the following and similar topics:
What we do for you
- Franchise system
- Franchise concept
- Franchise agreement / master franchise agreement (drafting / review, domestic and international)
- Review of franchise agreements before signing
- Support in conflicts between franchisor and franchisee
At home in franchising
We are a member of the Deutscher Franchiseverband (German Franchise Association), work with FranchiseForYou on setting up and professionalising systems, and through Syncon Franchise Cooperation we are also very well connected internationally.
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Frequently asked questions about franchise law
Answers to the questions our clients ask us most often about franchising.
I have been offered a franchise agreement. What should I look out for?
Our most important and valuable advice in this context, up front: do not sign anything without first having it professionally reviewed. Contractual penalties, and claims under a franchise agreement in general, can have far-reaching consequences and should be avoided or optimised wherever possible.
What do I need if I want to set up my own franchise system?
A well thought-out franchise system and a legally sound franchise agreement are the most important foundation for you as a future franchisor. A large number of areas of law have to be considered, such as commercial agency law, competition law, antitrust law and trade mark law. It also makes sense to start with a pilot operation and to have a “franchise manual” that fully describes the know-how of your franchise system.
We are already in a dispute. Can you still advise us?
Yes, we support both franchisors and franchisees in out-of-court disputes and, if they cannot be avoided, in court proceedings.
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