: The legal names and contact information for both the Franchisor and the Franchisee . Effective Date : The date the contract becomes active.
While every agreement differs, the first page typically functions as an introduction that "sets the stage" for the business relationship. It usually includes:
: A statement where the franchisor officially grants the franchisee the right to operate the business using their trademarks and systems.
The "helpful story" often referred to in franchising isn't usually in the legal agreement itself, but in the Franchise Brand Story . This is a marketing tool used to: Drafting Franchise Agreements After Patterson v. Domino's
A is a legally binding contract that establishes the relationship between a franchisor (the brand owner) and a franchisee (the individual operator). What is on Page 1?
: A brief mention of the geographic area where the franchisee is allowed to operate. The "Franchise Story"