Specialist Franchising Solicitors And Their Role in Establishing Control of Your Franchise

Franchising is a business opportunity for those not wanting to create and run their own flagship business. Instead it allows business people to earn money off the back of a readymade franchise whilst still being self-employed. Therefore earning the franchisor a good amount of money.

Nevertheless, you run the risk of a dispute arising out of the franchise at some stage. It could be that an argument arises over who is in charge of a certain part of the business. This is why it is crucial to consult with specialist franchising solicitors at the earliest stages of creating a franchise because it can save a lot of problems later on. They will help you put together a watertight contract which will clearly lay out your rights as franchisor and quite importantly will protect your IP rights, in particular looking after your trademark which is crucial to a successful franchise.

Different franchising opportunities have different levels of control attached to them. For example some will act more laid back and allow their franchisee to run the business however they think right. As you may imagine though, as the franchisor you have to be sure your brand and business idea remain constant throughout. Developed and successful franchises can have up to hundreds of outlets across the UK and you will see that these outlets will all have certain level of consistency.

An expert franchising solicitor will offer you invaluable advice on how to create and set up the franchise to begin with. The processes that you develop between both parties now, will look after the interests of your business in the future. A solicitor can also make suggestions that could strengthen your overall idea as well as producing less chance of a franchising dispute in the future. It makes sense that you would want to ensure your franchise is a success, and knowing exactly how much control you will have over your franchise is essential to know from the start.

It is worth mentioning however that if you try to exert too much control, you may potentially put off franchisees from buying into your business. Again it is worth discussing this with your specialist franchising solicitors before putting your plans into action. They will have plenty of experience in this area and can steer you in the right direction.

It is clear that it is highly beneficial to speak with an expert solicitor before deciding upon what level of control to exercise over your franchise. It may help you develop your franchise successfully and encounter a lessor amount off issues in the future.


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Whether you are buying or selling a franchise, or involved in a franchise dispute, you are going to need the help of specialist franchising solicitors. Contact the franchising specialists at Bonallack & Bishop first.