What is usually in a franchise agreement?
While every franchise agreement is different it is safe to say that most franchise agreements follow a pattern and contain the following clauses:
- Grant
- Cooling off Period
- Term
- Territory
- Commencement obligations
- Approved Suppliers
- Training
- Fees
- Business records
- Reporting requirements
- Marketing and advertising
- Minimum performance criteria
- Confidential Information
- Manual
- Intellectual property
- Transfer
- Renewal
- Termination
- Dispute Resolution
- Non-competition