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Can I see the franchise agreement before signing it?

Contracts & Agreements
Written by
Sam Stawarz
Published on
June 12, 2023

Like any business, we want our franchisees to be happy and successful. We also want them to understand what they're getting into before they sign a franchise agreement. That's why we've made it possible for you to read the contract before you sign it—and why we're not going to have a problem with that at all!

You should get to read the agreement when you sign.

You should get to read the agreement before signing it. You can ask your franchisor for a copy of their franchise agreement, and they should give one to you. If they don't, that's a sign that maybe something isn't right with this deal.

You should have time to think about it and get advice from an attorney if necessary so that you know what's in there before committing yourself. A good franchisor will understand this; after all, they want someone who is going to do well with their brand!

No, there won't be a problem with that.

You are not under any obligation to sign the franchise agreement, and you can ask for time to think about it. If you do decide that you want to continue with the process, make sure you get a copy of the agreement before signing it.

You have every right to seek legal advice before signing any contract - including a franchise agreement - so don't be afraid if your franchisor doesn't agree with this request on principle; they will have no problem providing their own solicitor's contact details so that you can contact them directly.

A contract is a legal document that says what's expected of you as a business and what we expect from you as a franchisee.

A contract is a legal document that says what's expected of you as a business and what we expect from you as a franchisee. It also protects both parties, setting out their rights and responsibilities in the event of any disputes between them.

A franchise agreement is a contract between two parties: the franchisor (the company which owns or licences its intellectual property) and its franchisees (those who purchase this right). The franchisee pays an upfront fee for this right, but then becomes responsible for operating under strict guidelines set out by the franchisor. This includes branding standards, product quality control procedures and advertising campaigns.

On top of these requirements there may be additional costs associated with running your new business such as training fees or other expenses incurred during opening day operations like marketing materials or signage production costs etc..

We don't want anyone to sign anything that they don't understand, so we won't make you sign any agreement without reading it.

You are welcome to read the franchise agreement before signing it, and we encourage you to do so. We don't want anyone to sign anything that they don't understand, so we won't make you sign any agreement without reading it.

The contract should be written in plain English, with no legal jargon or confusing terms. If there's anything that doesn't make sense, ask us for clarification until it does!

We want you to be sure that you understand everything before signing. That's why we don't make anyone sign any agreement without reading it first. And if there are any questions, we're always here to help answer them!

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