Franchise Contracts

Every business contract in a franchise system has legal consequences that need to be identified and addressed head on, starting with disclosure documents and franchise agreements.

Contact Neufeld Legal PC for franchising legal matters at 403-400-4092 / 905-616-8864 or Chris@NeufeldLegal.com

Contracts are the lifeblood of commercial business transactions, and for franchisees this begins with the disclosure documents and franchise agreement. Contracts provide the framework through which business relationships are controlled, enabling each of the parties to attain their agreed upon benefits, while providing appropriate protections against violating the settled terms and conditions. In turn, the value of an excellent contract, which has been skilfully negotiated and properly written, is rarely evident - until one of the parties attempts to breach the contract (with the potential for such a violation having been substantially reduced by the knowledge that any violation will have serious repercussions).

Conversely, when contracts are poorly negotiated and/or written, they can become a source of unending anguish and drain on a business' financial resources. Experienced contract negotiations and drafting will enable you to avoid these disasters, by avoiding the traps and pitfalls that other businesses all too frequently fall prey to. You should always be looking to solidify your business relationships with well-structured contracts, so that you can focus on your core business and not the distractions that arise from disputes that lack a clear contractual formula for resolution..

Christopher Neufeld is a business lawyer knowledgeable in the rigors and challenges of the franchise business, together with the legal constructs that are critical to their effective operation. For experienced legal representation in starting, acquiring / selling, operating and managing a franchise, contact franchisee lawyer Christopher Neufeld at 403-400-4092 [Alberta], 905-616-8864 [Ontario] or Chris@NeufeldLegal.com.

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