Franchise Development Services

Our Franchise Development Packages

• Brand Protection

  STARTING AT $5,000 plus GST

  We start by evaluating your business model and brand assets.

  We build the foundation for a successful franchise system by ensuring that your brand is protected.

   

  What you'll get:

  ☑️Corporate Structure

  ☑️Company Registration

  ☑️Trademark Protection and Registration

  ☑️Licence Agreement/s

  ☑️Confidentiality Agreement

   

  IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF ...

  You haven't protected your brand, or registered your trademark, and you want to ensure that your brand is protected before you franchise your business.

• Franchise Model Development

  STARTING AT $5,000 plus GST

  We develop the model on which your franchise system will be based.

  We start with a development strategy session where we explore your financial performance, product or service delivery and your overall goals.

   

  What you can expect:

  ☑️ Competitive Brand Analysis

  ☑️ Franchise Development Strategies

  ☑️ Growth Structure

  ☑️ Franchise Fee Structure

  ☑️ Royalty Structure

  ☑️ Marketing Fund Structure and Compliance

  ☑️ Territory Structure

  ☑️ Operations Manual Recommendations

  ☑️ Restraint of Trade Development

  ☑️ Supply Arrangements

  ☑️ Leasing Arrangements

  ☑️ 12 months ongoing Franchise Model Advice 

   

  IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF ...

  You want to develop a franchise model that reflects your business operation and your brand and you don't want a one-size-fits-all cookie-cutter franchise model with standard fees and royalties.

  **We will also work with your accountant or financial adviser when developing your franchise model.

• Franchise Document Development

  STARTING AT $12,500 plus GST

  We prepare a custom franchise agreement (which reflects your franchise model), compliant disclosure document and associated agreements.

   

  What you'll get:

  ☑️ Franchise Disclosure Document

  ☑️ Franchise Agreement

  ☑️ Key Facts Sheet

  ☑️ Premises Agreement

  ☑️ Associated Documents

  ☑️ Introduction to Auditor for Audit

  ☑️ Application documents.

   

  IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU IF ...

  You want customised documents developed by a franchise specialist that reflect your business model, adequately protect your intellectual property, and minimise the risks involved in franchising. 

  You ALSO want to be able to discuss the completed documents with your lawyer, and make changes to the documents if you need. 

• Ongoing Regulatory Compliance

  STARTING AT $3,000 plus GST

  Franchising is highly regulated and compliance doesn't stop with the preparation of legal documents and registration on the Franchise Disclosure Register. We can handle your ongoing regulatory compliance.

   

  What you can expect:

  ☑️Marketing Fund Compliance Advice and Assistance

  ☑️Annual Disclosure Document Update

  ☑️Annual Franchise Disclosure Register Update

  ☑️Annual Franchise Agreement Update

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the legal requirements to Franchise Your Business?

  There are a number of legal requirements to be complied with in order to franchise your business. We have set out the main requirements below:

   

  Register A Company

  It is recommended that you register a company to act as the franchisor for the franchise network.

  Business Structures

   

  Register A Trademark

  It is recommended that you register a trademark before you franchise your business. If you register your trade mark you will have exclusive use to that trade mark in the classes in which it is registered.

  Trademarking a Business Name

   

  Prepare A Franchise Agreement

  A franchise agreement must comply with the requirements of the Franchising Code of Conduct.

  In addition, if a franchise agreement is a standard form contract, it must not contain provisions that are unfair under the Australian Consumer Law.

  The Australian Consumer Law and the Franchising Code of Conduct both include significant penalty provisions.

  What is a Standard Form Contract?

  What is a Franchise Agreement?

   

  Prepare a Disclosure Document

  A Disclosure Document must be in the form prescribed by the Franchising Code of Conduct and contain the information required by the Franchising Code of Conduct.

  Understanding Franchise Disclosure Documents: A Comprehensive Guide

   

  Prepare A Key Facts Sheet

  A Key Facts Sheet must be in the form prescribed by the ACCC, and must contain a summary of the information provided in the disclosure document.

  What is a Key Facts Sheet?

   

  Register A Franchisor On the Franchise Disclosure Register

  Before a franchisor enters into a franchise agreement with a franchisee, a franchisor must be registered in the Franchise Disclosure Register.

  What is the Franchise Disclosure Register?

   

  Open An Account for the Marketing Fund

  You will need to open a separate account with a financial institution for advertising and marketing payments made by franchisees.

  Franchise Marketing Funds

• How long does the Franchise Development Process take?

  On average the Franchise Development Process (including the development of the franchise model and the preparation of the franchise documents) takes 60 to 90 days.

  This will be dependent on a number of factors, including:

  • the availability of the trademark;
  • the complexity of the franchise model;
  • the provision of information including financial information.

   

• How long does it take to grant the first franchise?

  Once the franchise documents are prepared you will be able to commence offering franchises for sale.

  In addition, once you have registered on the Franchise Disclosure Register you will be able to enter into your first franchise agreement.