Pannone focus on franchising

Manchester solicitors Pannone LLP has formed a dedicated Franchise Law team, which has applied for and been admitted to membership of the BFA (British Franchise Association).

The seven strong Pannone team brings together franchise law experience at both Pannone and other major law firms and will cover all aspects of franchising, dealing with both contentious and non contentious work.

According to a Nat West/BFA survey, franchising businesses turnover an estimated £10.8 billion and employ some 371,600 people in the UK. Franchisors include many nationally known names, including, McDonalds, the Thresher Group, Snap On Tools and Molly Maid UK Ltd.

Framework to succeed

Duncan Vaughan, a Partner with Pannone and Head of its Franchise Law team commented, “We are exited at the prospect of advising franchisors and franchisees alike and delighted to become members of the BFA, an organisation recognised for its integrity and professionalism in advising and regulating the franchise industry. It is absolutely crucial that franchisors have contracts and agreements in-place that franchisees are able to understand and work within to the potential profitability of all concerned. It is our job to provide the legal framework that helps everyone to succeed.”