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Advantages and Disadvantages of Subleasing/Licensing

Advantages and Disadvantages of Subleasing/Licensing   The Advantages  It’s all about control The franchisor has a direct contractual relationship with the landlord. The franchisor retains control over the premises (over the franchisee sublessee/licensee). No...

Differences between a Sublease and a Licence

Differences between a Sublease and a Licence   A Sublease is a legal interest in land.  Will bind the Sublessor’s successors in title.  A Licence will only do this in certain situations. A licence cannot be registered. A sublessee has an automatic right to assign...

What is in a Franchise Agreement?

What is in a Franchise Agreement?   While every Franchise Agreement is different and contains clauses which relate purely to the requirement of the particular franchise agreement.  They do follow a certain pattern.  Here is a summary of what you can expect to...

Buying a Franchise – Why we should be your Lawyers

Buying a Franchise – Why we should be your Lawyers   1. Expertise We have extensive experience in franchise law. We have advised our clients on most of the major systems in New Zealand including: Subway, Hell Pizza, Burger Fuel, Pita Pit, The Coffee Club,...

Buying a Franchise – Due Diligence Checklist

Buying a Franchise – Due Diligence Checklist   1. The Franchise Is the Franchisor the owner of the Intellectual Property relative to the System, if not then does the Franchisor have a licence to use the Intellectual Property?  Does the Franchisor’s licence last...

buying a franchise – what are you really buying?

Buying a Franchise – What are you really buying?   A franchise business has some unique characteristics and it is important that you understand what exactly these are.  Some of these are: You get a licence – part of what you are buying is a licence to...

Buying a franchise – do your homework

Buying a Franchise – Do you homework   1. Investigate Find out as much as you can about the system you are interested in – talk to the franchisor, meet with them and establish whether or not you will be comfortable working under the franchise system and...