Franchising & Global Network Development

Archer Scott is a leader, including in thought leadership, in franchising and global network development.

Archer Scott’s lawyers have acted for start up franchise systems and non-franchised networks and has also acted for some the globe largest franchises and networks.

Building a successful and valuable network requires the creation of an efficient and market leading offering that creates value for both the franchisor and the franchisee.

Having well drafted and compliant documents is a key underlying feature to value creation and ultimately impacts value on an exit from a franchise network.

Our lawyers have extensive experience of Mergers & Acquisitions in franchising in Australia and globally.

SELECT FRANCHISING AND NETWORK ADVISORY EXAMPLES

  • MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS

    • Acted for Toro, a global supplier of mower equipment, on its franchise network development and maintenance including acquisitions and disputes.
    • Acted for Flite Board, a manufacture and distributor of hydrofoil surf boards, on its franchising network which resulted in its ultimate sale to a US listed purchaser.
    • Acted for Stihl in relation to its dealer network.

  • HEALTH & WELLNESS

    • Acted for the owner of Back in Motion, the owner and franchisor of 122 Physiotherapy Clinics, on its $125m sale to ASX listed Healthia, thereby creating the Asia Pacific Region’s largest physiotherapy group. Also assisted Back in Motion with a re-write of it’s franchise agreement pre-sale and also on regulatory and dispute matters.
    • Acted for Jetts Fitness on it’s franchise system for many years and it’s ultimate sale to Private Equity player Quadrant, and then acted for the acquirer.

  • FOOD

    • Acted for Boost Juice on its juice distribution network including its growth and its acquisition of Viva Juice.  This work also included international master franchising.
    • Acted for Mad Mex on its Mexican restaurant chain development under a franchise model.
    • Acted for Souvlaki Hut on its restaurant chain under a franchise model.
    • Acted for Wetzel’s Pretzels US franchisor in relation to its Australian master franchise agreement.

  • PRODUCT FRANCHISES

    • Acted for or Mind Bio on its formation, acquisition of intellectual property rights from Auckland university, acquisition of a technology business and its back door listing onto the Canadian stock exchange.  Mind Bio is a mental health research business in relation to micro-dosing of LSD that currently has 2 phase 2 clinical trials nearing completion.
    • Acted for Wesfarmers in relation to its Coles supermarkets.
    • Acted for Telstra in relation to its telecommunication shop network.
    • Acted for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries on the creation and growth of its Priceline Pharmacy franchise model.
    • Acting for Price Attack, one of the largest hair dressing franchises and product offering in Australia.

  • SERVICE FRANCHISES

    • Acted for Tax Store on its accounting franchise network.
    • Acted for Mr Sandless, a US Franchisor on its expansion to Australia under an international master franchise in respect of repair restoration of floorboards through innovative technology and products.