About Us

A leading law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, provides specialised knowledge to a diverse range of regional, national, and international clients. Our extensive experience assisting franchisors and franchisees in setting up and growing their franchise businesses has given us a thorough understanding of the structure and nature of the franchise business sector.

To franchisors, franchisee groups, and individual franchisees, we can offer a full range of services.

For a set fee, we provide franchisees with a review of their franchise agreements that points out any problems and helps them understand the potential pitfalls and risks involved with running a franchise. Both large, well-known international brands and small to medium-sized businesses are among our franchisor clients.

The Team offers advice in particular on the following topics:

• Negotiating and drafting franchise agreements
• Restructuring current franchise networks
• Purchasing and selling franchised businesses
• Consulting with franchise experts
• Settling disputes and enforcing franchise obligations
• Managing your portfolio and protecting your brand
• Management of reputation
• Direct and indirect franchisee leasing
• Negotiations with landlords regarding franchisor guarantees, options, and step-in rights
• Advising on methods for engaging employees
• Setting up and choosing a location
• Overseas expansion