Initiating a franchise requires a number of vital steps. This is a Iist of procedures that we regularly follow to create your franchise. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about these procedures, as not all procedures apply to all cases and/or circumstances. Legal Procedures: Preparation of the franchise agreement and Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) in compliance with FTC requirements. Prepare distributorship & dealership agreements. International registration. Preparation of non-disclosure & non-competitive agreements. Preparation of Cooperative Advertising Agreements. Preparation of Supplier & Vendor agreements. Preparation of Hold-Harmless & Confidential Supplier Agreements. Preparation of Site location addendums. Preparation of Insurance provisions & indemnities for suppliers. Copyright & Trademark registration. Franchise mediation assistance.
Other Legal Procedures: Implementing sweepstakes and contest promotions. Preparing various types of agreements that business clients may need in normal course of business, including license agreements, service contracts, sales contracts, employment agreements, consulting agreements, independent contractor agreements, strategic alliance agreements, equipment leases, confidentiality agreements, non-competition agreements, etc.
Operations, Marketing and Sales Services: Expansion method analysis, feasibility studies, business plans. Draft the Confidentiality Operation & Policies Manual/Training Manual. Establish franchise reporting requirements & performance standards. Develop criteria/establish exclusive territories. Establish site & location specifications for the franchise business. Establish the franchise fee, franchise royalty and other sources of franchise revenue. Develop the franchise training program. Establish franchise sales procedures and draft the sales manual. Provide staffing considerations & franchise sales training. Establish franchise communication and support programs. Create the Franchise Advertising & Marketing Plan. Produce the franchise brochure, information packet and related materials. Create Franchise Lead and Media Tracking Forms and Reports. Coordinate production & printing of franchise manuals, forms and sales material.
Follow-ups: Annual updates to the UFOC (as required by law). Updating the UFOC and form agreements to reflect changes to the system or changes in laws. Improving the UFOC and form agreements. Renewing state registrations and exemptions.
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