Franchising

McCullough Robertson is a leading adviser to state and national franchisors. We assist many businesses in establishing new franchise systems, expanding or modifying existing systems and effectively managing ongoing documentation and compliance requirements, particularly in relation to the requirements of the Franchising Code of Conduct.

Our team of lawyers provide a complete commercial and corporate advisory service to franchisors. We can assist franchisors and their advisers with establishment and operational tasks for franchise systems, act for them in relation to employment and industrial relations issues, and facilitate in disputes with franchisees. We also offer ongoing advisory services on issues relevant to franchisors that are often overlooked by franchisors including compliance with the Trade Practices Act in relation to third line forcing, price fixing, exclusionary dealing and compliance with the Privacy Act.

Our services include preparation of standard franchise documentation, disclosure documents, intellectual property licences, confidentiality agreements, franchisee certifications and prior representations deeds.

We also assist our clients with business structuring, property transactions, leasing, financing, all contractual agreements, capital raisings and stock exchange listings.

McCullough Robertson has one of Australia’s leading intellectual property practices and can assist with the protection of the intellectual property associated with franchise systems in Australia and internationally, including trade marks, business names, logos, designs, operations manuals, computer software, databases, patentable inventions, confidential information and trade secrets.