Franchising
Vantage Law represents a broad spectrum of businesses, from traditional business format franchises to those using non-traditional methods of distributing their goods and services. Our advice includes:
Business Law
- Set-up of franchise systems locally, nationally and internationally
- Negotiation, drafting and updating of franchise agreements, including single and multi-unit franchise agreements
- Franchise disclosure law compliance
- Purchase and sale of individual franchised units or complete franchise systems
- Multi-unit expansion, including master franchising, area development and area representative agreements, including joint ventures
- Strategic advice regarding franchise associations
- National and international expansion strategies, development and document preparation
- “Accidental franchise” avoidance
Litigation
- Dispute resolution and litigation
- Class action defence
- Dealing with franchise default and termination
Integrated Services
As part of a full-service firm, our team is supported by colleagues in complementary practice areas, ensuring nimble and seamless navigation of all franchise business issues, including:
- Private equity and public financing, including securities law
- Information technology including internet and privacy law issues
- Protection and licensing of trademarks and other intellectual property rights
- Corporate tax strategies and personal tax planning
- Competition law issues
- Real estate and commercial leasing
- Human resources issues including employment and independent contractor arrangements
- Bankruptcy, receiverships and business reorganization
- Construction law
Contact Vantage Law to provide the expertise you need to make your next venture a success.