There are no specific laws regulating franchise agreements in the UK and parties are generally free to agree all the terms of contracts, save to the extent that laws affecting commercial contracts may apply, such as competition law and this contrasts with many jurisdictions outside the UK that specifically regulate franchise relationships, including mandatory cooling-off periods, disclosure obligations, TM regulations, capital restrictions, good faith and marketing obligations, rights of sale and transfer. UK law also provides controls on misrepresentation, competition and restraint on trade and the remedies available.
So whether you’re selling franchise rights, buying a franchise or seeking to start a franchise, or in the middle of a franchise dispute, Call us.