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Purchasing a Franchise Business? 

Are you currently looking into purchasing a franchise business? Purchasing a business through a business franchise agreement is one of the most popular methods of owning your piece of the American Dream. As you navigate through this a Franchise Lawyer (aka: Business Lawyer) will help you navigate the through various issues that you are or will face when dealing with a Franchisor (the company or person selling you the franchise). 

Here are some questions your should prepare for before speaking with an attorney. This will save both of you time and most importantly save you money! (We will discuss these questions with you during our consultation)

• What is the franchising fee?
  • Is there a flat fee or percentage or both? How much is it?
• What are the terms that you are aware of?
• What are the payment terms like?
  • Can you pay over time?
  • One time payment
  • Down payment with payments over time?
• Is there a Franchising royalty fee?
  • Pretty common!
• Do you know what the terms are for how fees are calculated by the Franchisor?
• Will you be audited? How often? Who will pay?
• What services does the Franchisor provide?
  • Marketing? What type of marketing?
  • Billing, payroll or accounting services included?
• What are all the restrictions in your Franchising Agreement?
• Who will be responsible for building the Franchise?
• What does the risk allocation look like?
  • Will you carry your own insurance? Any limits?
• How will disputes between you and the Franchisor be handled?
  • Who is responsible for such legal costs?
• What are terms if you are unable to carry on?
• Are you personally liable for the Franchises debts?
• Equipment?
  • Who is responsible?
  • Are there any requirements and/or restrictions?
• Training?
  • How often is it provided?
  • Who will pay if you have to travel for training?
  • Does the Franchisor charge for training?
• Supplies?
  • Can you buy your own supplied?
  • Do you have to purchase from the Franchisor?
  • Restrictions?
• What rights do you have if you wish to sell/assign the Franchise?

Though this is not a comprehensive list. It does give you a great start. Call us to discuss your particular situation. 

Business Franchise Lawyers | How can we help you?

If you currently in the midst of negotiating a Franchise or have a Franchise Agreement that you wish to have reviewed by. Call us today at 1-800-929-5140 or email us at: info@drasonlaw.com

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