Legal Services For the Franchising Sector in Scotland

Franchising is important to us. We are one of the few law firms in Scotland to be an affiliate member of the British Franchise Association, and we work with many franchising clients.

In the current climate, franchising is especially important, as it has performed robustly, despite the fragile economy. Many people are looking to start their own businesses – perhaps with redundancy payments – and franchising is a good way to do this. Banks often prefer to lend money to a business with an established brand, so it can be a more viable proposition to raise money for a franchise than for other new businesses. If you are interested in buying a franchise, we can guide you through every stage.

We also provide full-service support for franchisors. Whether you’re looking to set up a franchise for the first time, or already have a large network, we can look after all your legal interests.

For us, the key to good franchising advice is joined-up services. Whether you’re a franchisor or a franchisee, it’s likely you will need help with different legal issues at different times. You may need us to write or review a franchise agreement, then you may require advice on leasing property, and later you may want advice on employment law, intellectual property or dispute resolution. We can help with all of these.

To make sure we provide joined-up services, we have a franchising team comprising specialists in the areas that are most likely to affect franchising clients. As a result, you can talk to people who know the franchising landscape, and will take the time to understand your business.