Franchising for Franchisors

Comprehensive franchise advice and documentation

If you’re considering setting up a franchise there are many decisions you need to make to ensure that you proceed in the best way possible. You need to be confident that the documentation for the franchise system is robust but fair, and since every business is different, every franchise agreement must be tailored to meet the particular circumstances. Getting the right legal advice early is essential and that’s where the experienced Harmans’ team of franchising experts can help.

Our extensive experience in all aspects of franchising across a wide range of industries will provide you with the technical know-how and the advice you need to move forward with confidence. We have acted both in the set-up of franchise systems and for franchisees and we have an excellent understanding of what is required to develop documentation that will assist you in making your franchise system successful.

The protection of your intellectual property as a franchisor is paramount. Your brand, ideas, processes need robust protection and Harmans can provide the advice you need in this regard.

We are members of the Franchise Association of New Zealand and support its vision of “best practice” franchising in New Zealand. We have a broad range of contacts with other franchising professionals and as necessary can provide introductions to expert franchise consultants, and to specialist franchise accountants, bankers and business brokers.

Creation of comprehensive franchise documentation including assistance with disclosure documents and confidentiality agreements.

Our team provides a full range of services including:

• Advice on legal rights and obligations under franchise documentation
• Financing issues
• Processes for securing strategic premises for the franchise system and the best structures for leasing of premises
• Intellectual Property protection
• Employment and health and safety issues
• Ownership structures and their tax implications
• Dispute resolution 

To read articles written by Mark Sherry on the following topics:

• Franchising Lingo, click here.
• The Franchise Territory, click here.

Partners:	Alan Prescott	alan.prescott@harmans.co.nz
	Brent Selwyn	brent.selwyn@harmans.co.nz
	Mark Sherry	mark.sherry@harmans.co.nz
Associate:	Margaret Lister	margaret.lister@harmans.co.nz