- British American Business Council (BABC)
A well established organisation providing personal contacts with businesses and business people who are willing to work with other companies to improve trans Atlantic trade.
Franchising
Many of the biggest businesses in the UK are, in reality, franchise operations.
Consumers like to buy brands that they know and trust.
Franchising involves the use of business methods and know how and the use of a brand in return for a fee. The franchise agreement will deal with the licensing of the brand and other operational issues including, for example, an obligation on the franchisee in many cases to buy raw materials and products from the franchisor or an accredited supplier. Business format franchises tend to be highly prescriptive and involve the imposition of detailed operational manuals.
We have considerable experience of advising companies who wish to expand their business operations through franchises and are skilled at producing franchise agreements which are commercially successful. We are one of the few law firms that can not only register your trade mark but also deal with its exploitation through franchising.
If you are taking a franchise and need advice, do please talk to us. We know the issues and can advise you on how you can protect your interests.
