Olympic Marketing: Ready, Steady, Proceed with Caution!
28/02/2012
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Franchising
Our specialist team can advise you on all aspects of franchising. You can rely on us to guide you all of the way from protecting your brand, through to the launch of your new franchise network.
Establishing A Successful Franchise
Franchising is one of the few sectors which continue to flourish in the downturn. In a difficult market, running the franchised branch of an established and profitable brand is increasingly tempting when compared to starting your own business. While the success rate for independent businesses suggests that less than 10% will still be trading after five years, the corresponding statistics within the franchising industry confirm that over 80% will continue to succeed beyond that period.
Our specialist team draws upon many years of experience and has helped countless franchisors to take their first steps towards a successful franchise network, not just within the UK and Europe, but all over the world. From individual entrepreneurs to multinational franchisors, our practical and commercial advice is focused on achieving your franchise's potential.
We advise on all aspects of franchising. You can rely on us to guide you all of the way from protecting your brand, through to the launch of your new franchise network. Our detailed knowledge covers:
- Brand protection
- Franchise agreements
- Pilot franchises
- Master franchises and international franchise networks
- Franchise resales
- Dispute resolution
In addition, our multi-disciplinary approach means that we can provide seamless advice on all of the wider legal issues facing franchisors:
- Commercial property advice
- Employment law advice
- UK and EU competition law advice
- Advice on data protection compliance
- E-commerce advice
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Craig Chaplin
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