Legalese in Leases: 10 Terms You Need to Know as a Franchisee

Buying a franchise is an exciting endeavor. After you’ve asked yourself the important questions, determined what franchise you can afford and hired a franchise attorney to assist in the process, it’s full steam ahead. However, there are a few potential bumps along the road to look out for, such as:

Signing a multi-unit agreement to buy several franchise territories can unlock fantastic savings on franchise fees and exponentially increase the opportunity for return on your investment. For example, if you agree to open up three pizza franchises, you will sign a standard franchise agreement for the first unit, and a separate multi-unit agreement to open all three units over a set period of time, usually at a discounted fee. You will also be required to provide notice to the Franchisor and execute two additional franchise agreements for territory two and three.  It sounds simple and straightforward, but there are a few potential pitfalls to be aware of before agreeing to buy multiple units.

Business is a world in flux. With circumstances, processes, and dynamics constantly changing, franchisors need to be mindful of material changes and meticulous in amending their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) as required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).