Franchise Agreement Review
Read the clauses that apply when things go wrong. Those are the ones you will end up relying on.
Prospective franchisees read the fee schedule and skim the rest. The fee is the least negotiable and least consequential part of the document. Territory, renewal, supply obligations, transfer rights and termination decide whether the investment can be protected, grown or exited.
We review the agreement jointly with our legal practice, flag every clause that shifts risk to you, and tell you which are standard, which are negotiable and which should end the conversation.
Clauses we examine
- Territory definition and whether exclusivity is real or nominal
- Initial term, renewal rights and the conditions attached to them
- Franchise fee, royalty, marketing contribution and any escalation
- Mandatory supply arrangements and pricing control
- Minimum performance obligations and the consequence of missing them
- Transfer and assignment rights if you want to sell the outlet
- Termination triggers, notice periods and post-termination restrictions
- Dispute resolution forum and governing jurisdiction
What we deliver
- A clause-by-clause note in plain language
- A risk rating on each flagged provision
- A negotiation list, ordered by what is realistically winnable
- An independent view on whether the deal is worth signing at all
How the engagement runs
Five stages, in this order.
Consultation
We start by understanding the situation properly — what you are trying to achieve, what has already been tried, and what the real constraints are.
Assessment
The requirement is examined against options, costs, timelines and risks, and we tell you plainly where the difficulties are.
Recommendation
You receive a clear written recommendation with the reasoning behind it, so the decision stays yours and is defensible later.
Execution
We coordinate the work — documentation, applications, vendors, institutions and specialists — and keep a single point of accountability.
Ongoing support
The relationship continues after delivery, because most of what we advise on has a second and third stage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions.
Can a franchise agreement be negotiated?
More often than franchisors imply. Territory boundaries, performance minimums and renewal terms are frequently adjusted, particularly for a first franchisee in a new city.
How long does a review take?
Around a week for a standard agreement, including a discussion session on the findings.
Should the review happen before or after the unit economics?
Model the economics first. If the numbers do not work at your location, the agreement does not matter.
Do you review agreements for franchisors too?
Yes — drafting a franchise agreement that is enforceable and fair enough to attract good franchisees is a separate service under our franchise practice.
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