Legal Advice for Franchisors

As bfa affiliated lawyers we offer the type of legal support that will ensure the long term health of your franchise business.

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How can we help

Whether it’s drafting and negotiating master franchise agreements or advising on existing franchise agreements, we are the ‘go to’ lawyers for a number of well-established franchisors.

We also act regularly for franchisors who are expanding overseas, creating franchise agreements for the international market.

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New to franchising?

Our expert franchise lawyers will guide you through every step of your franchising journey. Before we create your bespoke franchise agreement we can assist you with the following, so that you feel confident your proposition is steadfast:

Market and competitor analysis

Project management

Marketing

Forecasts and budgets

Preparation of Operations Manuals

Franchisee recruitment

Franchise Agreement Drafting

We can help you with:

Master Franchising
If you are thinking of setting up a master franchise, or you have the opportunity to buy a franchise for a specific region, we can give you the benefit of our knowledge and experience.
Competition & EU Law
Both European and UK competition law prohibit some of the restrictions common to franchise agreements.
Commercial Property Lawyers
Property is often a company’s single biggest asset. To get the most from it, you need a legal team you can rely on.
Mediation & Arbitration
At Goldstein Legal we aim to resolve our clients’ difficulties in a practical and cost-effective way.
Franchise Agreement Drafting
For all new franchise developments, no matter how you plan your network and operating structure, you will need a Franchise Agreement.
Legal Guides & Case Studies
Our legal guides will help you make sure you have the essentials covered.
UK Franchise Directory
Directory of franchises in the UK and links to their respective websites.
Brand Licensing & Intellectual Property
Make the most of one of your most important assets – your brand.

“As a new franchisor we carried out a decent level of due dilligence and felt there was a clear benefit in working with a bfa approved lawyer. Having looked at three companies, we selected Goldstein Legal based on; their in-depth experience in franchising, an understand of the the children’s learning sector that we operate in, flexibility to agree a price for a range of legal requirements we had.

Having recently completed the first phase of work, including the essential Franchise Agreement, I would have no hesitation recommending Goldstein Legal to other franchisors.”

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