If you’re considering becoming a franchise owner, or setting your business up to sell franchises of your business model, you have to know that franchising can be a rollercoaster of a ride on the path to profitable business ownership.
Starting out, it’s a great idea to jump on board of an existing business that has a track record of success and a strong brand, and still run the business yourself. However there are always the issues that you are not expected to know about when it comes to franchises.
Risk avoidance is probably the most important factor you need to address when it comes to setting out on your new business venture. The most common reason people buy into franchises is that, it significantly lowers the risks associated with starting a new business. No one wants to end up in the red the first year in business, and that’s why following a pre-existing business model that has been tried and tested through other franchisees is a much better way to go.
The most important thing to remember when starting a franchise is that you are investing your money into someone else’s idea, but you are still in control of how the business runs. It can easily turn upside down if you don’t have the right advice on legal matters when it comes to franchises, and to protect yourself, and the planning of your future, you need a team you can trust.
If you’re not up to scratch on topics like compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and dealing with the ACCC in respect of authorisations and notifications, or document licensing and distribution arrangements that do not fall within the Franchising Code of Conduct then a professional team that has vast experience in these matters is what you need.
Estate planning lawyers in Brisbane from Rouse Lawyers are a team of specialist estate planning law professionals that offer commercially astute and practical assistance on matters relating to franchisors and franchisees including licensing and distribution. The Brisbane based lawyers work in a technology-driven practice environment, and offer invaluable top tier results to their clients. Estate planning is used to eliminate uncertainties and to maximize value by reducing taxes and other expenses.
Rouse Lawyers maintains an edge in the market with a core group of expert commercial lawyers and a network of legal specialists throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Rouse Lawyers specialise in advising franchisees on franchise agreements and disclosure documentation for the grant of franchises across a broad range of industry sectors including fast-food, financial services, retail, construction / heavy vehicles and real estate.
They offer strategic assessments and consultation on franchising structures, licensing, reseller, agency and distribution arrangements, and work closely with tax specialists to accurately advice for taxation, GST, stamp duty and payroll tax advice.
Their experience shows when it comes to franchise sales and acquisitions, transfers, renewals and terminations, leasing, negotiation and documentation of real property leases, sub-leases and premises licensing. Rouse Lawyers is a proud member of the Franchise Council of Australia. Contact them:
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Rouse Lawyers
4/92 Commercial Road, Newstead, QLD 4006
Phone: 07 3648 9900