A DEDICATED FRANCHISE LAW FIRM

Adelaide Franchise Lawyers

Franchising is what we do

Haarsma Lawyers is an Adelaide-based law firm dedicated to franchising. For more than 40 years, we have advised franchisors and franchisees on establishing and growing franchise systems, reviewing agreements, resolving disputes, and selling or exiting a franchise.

Our advice brings together an understanding of franchise law and the commercial realities of running a franchise business.

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HOW CAN WE HELP

Franchise legal services in Adelaide

Whether you are establishing a franchise system, buying a franchise or dealing with an existing agreement, choose the service that best fits your situation.

01

Franchise my business →

Advice on structure, franchise documents and legal requirements.

02

Buy a franchise →

Understand the agreement, disclosure document and lease before you commit.

03

Resolve a franchise dispute →

Get advice on breaches, termination, restraints and other franchise disputes.

04

Franchise compliance →

Get ongoing advice on disclosure, compliance, granting franchises and managing issues.

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Sell my franchise →

Understand the requirements for selling your franchise, including franchisor consent 

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Exit my franchise →

Understand your options when your agreement is ending or you want to leave.

Franchise experience grounded in business

Choosing a franchise lawyer means finding someone who understands the franchise industry. Our Adelaide team brings more than 40 years of experience (and over 75 years combined experience) advising franchisors and franchisees.

From setting up franchise systems that have grown to over 1,000 franchisees, to reviewing franchise agreements, resolving disputes, acting in ACCC investigations and assisting franchisees to exit, we have experience in every aspect of the franchise industry legal process.

Establishing and supporting franchise systems

We have helped establish franchise systems including Soonta, Pasta Go Go, Pop Phones, 18th Street Hot Pot, 48 Flavours, Magain and VIP Home Services. Our work spans franchise development, granting franchises and advising on issues as a network grows.

Our work includes:

  • advising on franchise structures and development,

  • preparing franchise agreements, disclosure documents and related agreements,

  • advising on disclosure, granting franchises and ongoing compliance,

  • assisting with franchise renewals, transfers and issues within the network.

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Reviewing franchise agreements

We have reviewed hundreds of franchise agreements for prospective franchisees. We explain how the terms affect your investment, day-to-day operations and options when you want to sell or leave.

Our reviews address:

  • fees, ongoing payments and other financial commitments.
  • territory rights, renewal and transfer conditions.
  • termination rights and restraints of trade.
  • your obligations.

We also review disclosure documents and associated leases where included in the agreed scope.

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Resolving franchise disputes

We have represented franchisors and franchisees in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings. Stephen Haarsma and Ana Haarsma are trained mediators, bringing that experience to advice resolving disputes.

We assist with:

  • alleged breaches.

  • termination, renewal and end-of-term disputes.
  • restraints of trade and obligations after leaving.
  • disagreements about representations made.
  • negotiating settlements, preparing for mediation and conducting litigation.

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Speak with our Adelaide franchise lawyers

Whether you need advice before signing an agreement or help with an existing franchise issue, contact our team to discuss your circumstances and the assistance you need.

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Our Adelaide Office

Level 4, 185 Victoria Square
Adelaide, SA 5000

Call 1300 830 830 to arrange an appointment.

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The business decisions and advice that you provided us has helped us to understand franchising better and the implications for our business.
Michael Kromwyk
I thoroughly recommend the whole team at Haarsma for their amazing support in a stressful time. They are so professional, but also really care about your situation.
Sam Neville
These guys know their stuff and I cannot recommend them enough. If you're a franchise ...  do yourself and your business a favour and arrange an appointment.
Briden Glowinski

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Your franchise deserves focused advice

Franchising is what we do. Speak with our Adelaide team about your business, your agreement, or the issues you need to resolve.

 

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