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Master Franchise License
"I need a Master Franchise License Agreement for my Australian coffee shop chain, granting rights for New South Wales and Victoria territories, with a planned commencement date of March 1, 2025, including provisions for at least 25 sub-franchises over 5 years."
1. Parties: Identification of the franchisor and master franchisee, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, description of the business system, and purpose of the master franchise arrangement
3. Definitions: Comprehensive list of defined terms used throughout the agreement
4. Grant of Rights: Scope of master franchise rights, territory definition, and exclusivity provisions
5. Term and Renewal: Initial term of the agreement and conditions for renewal
6. Fees and Payments: Initial fees, ongoing royalties, and payment terms for both master franchisee and sub-franchisees
7. Obligations of the Franchisor: Support, training, and assistance to be provided by the franchisor
8. Obligations of the Master Franchisee: Development schedule, operational requirements, and sub-franchising obligations
9. Sub-Franchising Process: Procedures and requirements for granting sub-franchises
10. Intellectual Property: Usage rights and restrictions for trademarks, copyrights, and other IP
11. Quality Control: Standards maintenance and compliance requirements
12. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
13. Non-Competition: Restrictions during and after the term of the agreement
14. Reporting and Audit Rights: Financial reporting requirements and franchisor's audit rights
15. Insurance: Required insurance coverage and minimum limits
16. Default and Termination: Events of default, termination rights, and consequences
17. Post-Termination Obligations: Obligations and restrictions following agreement termination
18. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes as per Australian law
19. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and assignment
1. Development Schedule: Required when the agreement includes specific targets for opening sub-franchised units
2. International Trade: Needed when the master franchise involves cross-border operations or international supply chains
3. Supply Arrangements: Required when the master franchisee will act as a supplier to sub-franchisees
4. Marketing Fund: Included when there is a separate marketing fund for the territory
5. Territory Development: Required when specific territory development obligations exist
6. Currency and Exchange: Needed when payments involve multiple currencies
7. Local Adaptation: Required when the system needs significant adaptation for the local market
8. Sub-Franchisor Operations: Included when the master franchisee will operate their own units
1. Territory Description: Detailed description and/or maps of the granted territory
2. Intellectual Property: List of trademarks, copyrights, and other IP included in the license
3. Initial Fee Structure: Breakdown of all initial fees and payment schedules
4. Ongoing Fee Structure: Details of continuing fees, royalties, and payment terms
5. Development Schedule: Timeline and targets for sub-franchise development
6. Training Requirements: Initial and ongoing training programs and requirements
7. Operations Manual Table of Contents: Overview of the operations manual contents
8. Sub-Franchise Agreement Template: Approved form of sub-franchise agreement
9. Brand Standards: Detailed specifications for maintaining brand standards
10. Reporting Forms: Templates for required financial and operational reports
11. Insurance Requirements: Detailed insurance specifications and minimum coverage
12. Confidentiality Agreement: Form of confidentiality agreement for employees and contractors
13. Transfer Forms: Standard forms for transfer of franchise rights
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Food and Beverage
Retail
Hospitality
Education and Training
Health and Fitness
Professional Services
Automotive
Real Estate
Home Services
Beauty and Personal Care
Technology Services
Child Care
Pet Services
Business Services
Legal
Operations
Franchise Development
Business Development
Compliance
Finance
Brand Management
Training
Sales
Executive Leadership
Commercial
Risk Management
International Development
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Franchise Development Manager
Legal Counsel
Operations Director
Business Development Manager
Franchise Operations Manager
Commercial Director
Territory Development Manager
Compliance Officer
Brand Manager
Training Manager
Financial Controller
General Counsel
Managing Director
Franchise Sales Manager
Chief Financial Officer
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