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Franchising

Head of service Angus MacLeod

Many people dream of running their own business but are afraid to take the risk. For some, getting their business started has had a large element of risk removed. They have no great business secret - they’ve bought a franchise.

Many businesses dream of expanding but don’t have the capital or the people within their own organisation. For them, franchising can be a great way of achieving the potential for growth for their business.

Franchises are not for everyone and selecting a suitable franchise is a two way process. Not only do prospective franchisees need to fit the ethos of the franchise they are buying, but franchisors also want to ensure that their brand name attracts suitable franchisees.
how we’re different:

Ranked by Chambers’ Guide to the Legal Profession as “number one in Scotland” and as a practice which “clearly knows its way around the industry”, WJM’s franchise team has a lot of expertise in advising franchisors and franchisees.

The experience of our specialist team includes:

  • franchise business development
  • franchise agreements
  • confidentiality agreements
  • pre-purchase agreements
  • area development and master franchises
  • UK-wide franchise property portfolios
  • resolution of franchise disputes.

WJM acts for franchising clients across the UK and beyond, and we have helped many franchisors prepare franchise documentation to meet the unique requirements of Scots law.

Why WJM?

WJM was one of the first legal firms in Scotland to become affiliated to the British Franchise Association as professional franchising advisor.

We have many years of experience in franchising, and our lawyers are straightforward, straight-talking advisors.

In the last few years, we have acted in franchising deals featuring Acquaid, Alba Kitchens, Auditel, Autoshine, Bathstore, Century 21, The Ceramic Experience, Coffee Republic, Cookerburra, Cotton Bottoms, Crepe a Croissant, Curves for Women, Downland Marketing, Driveway Doctor, DRM Driver Training, EasyInternet, Finning Caterpillar, Gymboree Play and Music, The Ink Shop, Mail Boxes Etc, Minuteman Press, National Schoolwear, O2, Platinum Limo, Printing.com, RE/MAX, Servicemaster Furniture Medic, Select Recruitment, Signs Express, Smart Cartridge, Squash-IT, Subway, Swisher, Toni & Guy, Waterbabies and WSI International - to name but a few!

Download more information on Franchising:

Franchising - What you need to know
WJM Franchising Services - a brief description of our services
Franchising - The Legal Considerations
Franchising - The Property Aspects
Your Franchise - Protecting your asset

Key Questions
Franchisees - Key Questions to ask a Franchisor
Franchisees - Key Questions to ask Yourself
Franchisors - Key Questions

Briefing Notes
Briefing Note - Franchising & Scots Law
Briefing Note - Employing in your Franchise
Briefing Note - Franchise Disputes

Case Studies
Case Study 1 - Franchisee (in development)
Case Study 2 - Franchisor (in development)

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