Franchise Law
Building Lasting Franchise Relationships for Explosive Growth
Cultivating your venture’s growth
Franchising is one of the most powerful tools for expanding your business. At Dipchand LLP, we guide you through every stage of your franchising journey—from launching your franchise to managing complex relationships.
Our experienced team understands the legal intricacies of franchising and helps you avoid common pitfalls while maximizing your opportunities for growth. Whether you’re a franchisor or franchisee, we’ll work with you to craft strategies that promote sustainable success.
Strength in Relationships
At Dipchand LLP, we specialize in guiding you through the complexities of franchising with seasoned expertise. Building a stable franchise relationship requires:
- Mutual respect & trust
- Commitment to a common goal
- Understanding expectations
- The right franchise culture fit
With our comprehensive experience spanning intellectual property, corporate law, and litigation, we address every facet of your legal requirements. This comprehensive approach liberates you to concentrate on propelling your venture forward, whether you’re a franchisee or a franchisor.
For Franchisors
Dipchand LLP advises franchisors from start to finish on all aspects of their business, providing strategic advice to drive your success including:
Growth and Expansion Strategies
Franchise Suitability
Industry, Market and Area Development
Legal Structure, Partnership or Shareholder Relations
Trademark and IP Rights
Leasing and Property
Capital and Financing Strategies
Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
Effective and Enforceable Franchise Agreement
Thorough and Compliant Disclosure Documents
Expansion into Canada
International Expansion
Franchisee Personality, Character, Experience and Skill-Set
Franchisee Financial Requirements
Franchisee Training and Support Requirements
Franchise Legislation Breach
Franchisee Termination and Non-compete Enforcement
Commercial Litigation
Insolvency, Insurance, Leasing, Vicarious liability
Franchising vs. Licensing
For Franchisees
Dipchand LLP advises clients looking to establish or acquire a franchise business. Our lawyers can provide franchisees with reliable guidance on the complex legal issues related to:
Acquisition of Individual Franchised Units
Legal Structure, Partnership and/or Corporate Shareholders
Industry, Market, and Area Assessment
Leasing and Property
Franchise Assessment and Evaluation
Franchise Agreement Assessment
Comprehensive Disclosure Document Assessment
Outstanding Litigation Evaluation
Employees
Minimum Performance Levels
Marketing Fund Contributions
Dispute Resolution
Wishart Act Litigation related to; Duty of Disclosure, Duty to Act in Good Faith, Fair Dealing, Rescission, Misrepresentation
Industries of Expertise
Restaurants
Serving up legal expertise to nourish your restaurant’s success in the dynamic world of franchising.
Retail
Navigating the franchising landscape to ensure your retail brand thrives and expands.
Hospitality
From hotels to resorts, our franchise law team ensures your hospitality venture thrives with solid legal foundations.
Education
Empowering educational franchises with the legal support needed to shape the future of learning.
Technology
Guiding tech innovators through the complexities of franchising to scale their groundbreaking concepts.
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Get in touch with us today and discover how we can help you unlock your full potential.