Articles by Joseph Harman

June 25, 2025

What Are the Five Fundamentals of Franchising?

As a prospective franchisor, establishing your franchise network can seem overwhelming. Given the range of...

May 14, 2025

Do the Laws Around Unfair Contract Terms Affect Franchisors?

As a franchisor, laws relating to unfair contract terms could affect your business. Amendments to...

March 19, 2025

Part One: What to Do if Your Franchisor Wants to Sell the Franchise

As a franchisee, the ongoing relationship with your franchisor is crucial to your business’s success....

March 4, 2025

When is a Franchise Operations Manual Binding?

As a franchisor, your business relies on the operations manual as its guiding document. It...

February 26, 2025

Part 2: What Should I Do If My Franchisor Wants to Sell the Franchise?

In the first part of this series, we explored the potential impact on franchisees when...

December 9, 2024

What Do I Need to Know About Franchise Marketing as a Franchisee?

As a franchisee, your business’s marketing strategy is crucial to its success. In particular, the...

December 4, 2024

Part One: What is a Disclosure Document?

Deciding whether to buy a franchise is a significant decision that demands thorough consideration. As...

October 21, 2024

Good Faith Obligations in Franchising Code of Conduct

As a franchisor, you must fulfil a critical obligation under the Franchising Code of Conduct...

September 30, 2024

What are the Legal Requirements if My Franchise Uses a Non-Cash Payment Facility?

As a franchisor, you may have some experience using Non-Cash Payment (NCP) facilities to entice...

August 6, 2024

Can I Terminate My Franchise Agreement for Market Downturn?

The nature of the economic environment is ever-changing, and external factors like a market downturn...