Set up your first franchise grant on stronger legal footing

Usually, yes. This service is aimed at businesses moving from operating their own brand to allowing another operator to trade under that brand as a franchisee. It is particularly useful if you need the main legal documents for a one-off grant, rather than a wider advisory retainer. We can help with the franchise agreement, disclosure document and the practical legal issues that often arise around fees, territory, brand use, operating standards and termination rights. If you are planning a larger rollout, you may need broader ongoing support as well.

The main pressure points are usually not just the headline commercial deal. Problems often arise where the franchise agreement is unclear on territory, exclusivity, fees, training, intellectual property use, operational control, renewal, restraint wording or exit arrangements. Disclosure is also important, because inaccurate or incomplete information can create disputes later. This service is intended to address those core areas for one franchise grant and help you put the legal framework in place at the outset, rather than leaving key points to informal discussions or generic documents.

The fixed-fee covers the core legal work commonly needed for one franchise grant in the UK. That usually includes a consultation with a franchise lawyer, a franchise agreement drafted for your model, a disclosure document, and advice on the legal requirements and practical issues relevant to the proposed grant. Reasonable amendments are included so the documents can be refined around the agreed structure. It does not include tax advice, ongoing representation, franchise network management, enforcement work or support for multiple separate franchise grants unless agreed separately.

Not under the standard fixed-fee. This page is for the legal work involved in one franchise grant, which makes it a good fit for a first franchisee or a standalone deal. If you are planning to recruit several franchisees, roll out across multiple territories or build a wider franchisor compliance framework, that usually requires broader work than a single grant. In that case, we can discuss additional documents, repeat-use processes and ongoing legal support to match the scale of the network you want to build.

A generic template may not reflect how your franchise actually operates. Franchise arrangements often involve brand controls, training obligations, supply arrangements, local territory issues, performance expectations and termination mechanics that need to work together in the same document set. If those points are vague or inconsistent, the commercial relationship can become harder to manage. This service gives you documents prepared around your proposed model for a one-off grant, together with legal input on the areas that usually need careful wording before you offer the franchise to someone else.

Working with us is simple. Start by submitting an enquiry through our website using the form at the top of this page or on our Get Started page. A legal project manager will review your enquiry within 1 business day and reach out to understand your needs.

They'll send you a fixed fee quote outlining costs, scope, and timing. If you're happy, you can accept and sign our engagement letter online. Once that's done, we'll connect you with an expert lawyer who will complete your project via email, phone, or video chat, with the timing confirmed in your quote.

If you're not looking for help with a specific matter, explore our platform, which offers free templates, tools to get your business set up, and even a free tier to get started. Whether you need legal support or just want to browse resources, we've got you covered.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from £100 to £1,500 depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Sprintlaw UK operates fully virtually, with the team working online across the UK to provide support to startups and small businesses nationwide. Many of our team are based in London and often meet at co-working offices, but our operations remain fully digital, ensuring flexibility and efficiency for both our clients and team.