The contents of these pages are only intended to be a general introduction to Franchising and Franchisees, Franchisors and International Franchising.

Before committing yourself, we strongly advise you to seek appropriate professional guidance. For example, you should always take legal advice from a lawyer with a specialist knowledge of franchising, preferably one who is an affiliate member of the British Franchise Association to advise you on any legal issues, including documentation, and you should consult with your accountant in respect of the financial, tax and accounting issues.

If you are setting up a franchise as a Franchisor or Master Franchisee, we recommend that you use a consultant affiliated with the British Franchise Association.