FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REVIEW ADELAIDE
Franchise Agreement Review Services
for franchisees who want a franchise agreement review in Adelaide.
Before you sign a franchise agreement, it's vital to understand exactly what you're agreeing to. At Haarsma Lawyers our Adelaide franchise lawyers specialise in reviewing, explaining, and advising on franchise agreements for clients across South Australia.
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Some of the Adelaide Franchise Agreements we've reviewed
Why Adelaide Franchisees choose Haarsma Lawyers
Local Experience
Based in South Australia, advising clients throughout Adelaide, down South, Mount Barker and regional SA.
Franchise Industry Specialists
Decades of experience reviewing franchise agreements and advising franchisees on franchise systems across retail food, fitness, services and NDIS.
Fast Turnaround
Franchise Agreement reviews are usually completed in 2 - 5 business days.
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Basic Franchise Agreement Review
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Starting at $990.00 plus GST.
For people who don't need a solicitor's certificate, who may have a few questions, and who want a general review of the franchise agreement.
We're specialists and we know our way around a franchise agreement. In some instances we may have already reviewed similar franchise agreements or we may have experience with the franchise system. In a basic franchise agreement review you will get an on the spot general review of the franchise agreement, and an understanding of the main clauses and what they really mean.
What's included:
- a 90 minute meeting via Zoom, Teams or in person to discuss your goals and your questions,
- an on the spot general review of the franchise agreement.
What's not included:
- solicitor's certificates,
- a thorough review of the franchise agreement (including reading the franchise agreement beforehand).
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Standard Franchise Agreement Review
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Starting at $1,990.00 plus GST
For people who need a solicitor's certificate, who want a detailed review of the franchise agreement and who may have a lot of questions.
We recommend a standard franchise agreement review, particularly if you haven't run a franchise business before.
In a standard franchise agreement review we read the franchise agreement from cover to cover before we meet. We will also read over the important points in the disclosure document. Again in your meeting we will go through the main clauses and explain what they really mean, giving you real life examples.
At the end of our meeting you'll have a better understanding of franchising, the business you're considering, the risks involved in buying the business and what you can do to protect yourself against those risks.
What's included:
- a 90 - 120 minute meeting via Zoom, Teams or in person to discuss your goals and your questions,
- a detailed and thorough review of the franchise agreement,
- discussion of the clauses that we recommend that you get the franchisor to change,
- solicitor's certificates (provided the certificate is in the appropriate form and we are able to sign the certificate during the meeting).
What's not included:
- advice in writing,
- negotiation of amendments with the franchisor.
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Premium Franchise Agreement Review
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Starting at $2,990.00 plus GST
For people who want a thorough review of the franchise agreement, together with advice in writing.
In a premium franchise agreement review you will get a thorough and detailed review of the franchise agreement (which we will read from cover to cover before we meet). You will also get advice in writing, particularly detailing the clauses that we recommend that you ask the franchisor to change.
What's included:
- a 90 - 120 minute meeting via Zoom, Teams or in person to discuss your goals and your questions,
- a detailed and thorough review of the franchise agreement,
- discussion of the clauses that we recommend that you get the franchisor to change,
- solicitor's certificates (provided the certificate is in the appropriate form and we are able to sign the certificate during the meeting).
- advice in writing.
What's not included:
- negotiation of amendments with the franchisor.
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What's included in a Franchise Agreement Review?
Our legal review provides plain-English explanations and identifies risks in your documents, including
- franchise fees, royalties and ongoing costs;
- renewal, termination and transfer clauses;
- restraint of trade and personal guarantee provisions;
- disclosure document accuracy and compliance;
- unfair contract terms.
Maybe you need additional services
Because buying a franchise doesn't just involve reviewing the franchise agreement
What Our Clients Say
Legal help from HL at the very beginning, has been a huge weight off my shoulders, knowing that these initial negotiations were far more favourable my way in the event of needing them.
Shaun
Franchisee
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FAQ's
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How long does it take to review my franchise agreement?
Most reviews are completed within 2-5 business days, depending on complexity and document length.
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Is the service available outside of Adelaide?
Yes. We assist franchisees across South Australia, including Mount Barker, Noarlunga, Mount Gambier and regional areas.
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Can we meet in person?
Yes, we can meet in person. We have an office in the Adelaide CBD.
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Do you charge a fixed fee for franchise agreement reviews?
Yes, we have a number of fixed fee franchise agreement review packages.
We agree a fixed fee with you before any work starts.
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Can you help negotiate changes to the franchise agreement?
Yes, we can correspond with the franchisor's lawyers and assist in negotiating amendments where appropriate.
We charge an additional fee to negotiate changes to the franchise agreement.
Haarsma Lawyers provide Franchise Agreement Reviews throughout Australia: