Queensland has a strong track record of establishing and growing successful franchises.

Cooper Grace Ward has advised many franchises and helped them structure their businesses for success.

Because issues affecting franchisors and franchisees are broad and diverse, Cooper Grace Ward’s franchising team is made up of legal professionals from the firm's Commercial, Property and Litigation and Dispute Resolution workgroups.

Cooper Grace Ward is an active member of the Franchise Council of Australia which ensures our team members are well informed about the issues affecting franchisees, franchisors and the franchising industry as a whole.

Our clients in the franchising industry sector include fast food retailers, food and beverage retailers, clothing retailers, car rental agencies, mortgage brokers, convenience shops, gymnasiums, real estate agencies and motor vehicle dealerships.

Services we offer

The major services we offer to franchising clients include:

• Franchise agreements and disclosure documents
• Sales and purchases of franchise businesses
• Property advice and lease documents, including retail shop leases
• Mediation and dispute resolution
• Commercial advice on, and preparation of, business contracts such as terms of trade and supply agreements
• Tax, duty and GST
• Intellectual property advice and protection strategies
• Employment and workplace relations
• Compliance including Trade Practices and Workplace Health and Safety compliance
• Structuring including asset protection, entity establishment and business succession.

Read our Legal Alerts for the latest information on Franchising Law.

To find out more about Franchising Law issues, please visit our Useful Resources page. 

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