Franchisor Services
The franchise industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in Australia. While opportunities abound, it is critical that franchisors ensure that their systems are both legally sound, and regulatory compliant. Similarly, in a competitive franchise marketplace, professional franchise systems create comfort and certainty for prospective franchisees who see properly prepared documentation and processes as a sign of the strength of the franchise systems itself.
Australia's franchise industry shows no signs of slowing down. Every year new systems come on the market introducing exciting concepts and opportunities.
For franchisors however, this expansion brings unique challenges. With growth comes attention. Unscrupulous operators have forced government (both state and federal) to increase the regulatory regime governing the franchise industry to protect franchise 'consumers'.
Now more than ever, franchisors need to ensure their systems are both legally and regulatory compliant. Comprehensive franchise agreements and disclosure documents, along with associated documents (such as leases and finance arrangements), need to be first class to avoid the attention of the regulatory authorities (and other lawyers).
At Aventus, our franchisor clients treat us like a pseudo 'in-house' team.
We assist our franchisor clients through the formal process of franchise development (through advice regarding franchise structure, to the preparation of all documentation), and into the day to day operations of their particular franchise system. It is through this close contact with our clients that we get to know our client's business, and can offer advice and guidance to maximise their system's attractiveness whilst minimising risk.
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Legal Services - Cost Philosophy and Indicative Costs
Often the first question a client asks us is 'what is the cost'. At Aventus we pride ourselves on providing cost effective advice, at a price that reflects the value the client receives.
Eveyone knows that lawyers aren't cheap. Our 'hourly rates' seem astronomical to many, particularly those who have had little or no contact with lawyers in the past.
At Aventus, our hourly rates vary betwen $250 and $400 per hour (exclusive of GST) depending on the experience of the practitioner involved. Having said this, more often than not we regularly provide 'fixed fee', or 'capped fee' solutions to our clients so that they have comfort at the level of legal fees they will incur, and can make a value judgement as to the results/advice they will receive from us.
For example, we are regularly asked to review and provide advice on franchise agreements. The cost of doing so is typically $1,500.00 (exclusive of GST), depending on the particular franchise system and the complexity of the documentation. For this, the client will receive a comprehensive review of their franchise documentation, explanations of the key terms and conditions, and recommendations as to amendments. If the client wishes we can liaise directly with the Franchisor as to the requested amendments. As a result of our service, clients have a clear understanding of what they are entering into, and in many cases get a 'better business' (often of higher value and with ongoing savings) as a result of our advice and suggested amendments. In these circumstances, the original outlay is often insignificant when compared to the value the client receives. It is more an 'investment' rather than 'cost'.
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Franchisee Services
The Franchise industry shows no sign of slowing down. Each year, new and exciting franchise opportunities are released onto the market. For people looking to enter into a franchise arrangement, it is critical that they get the right advice 'first time', to ensure they are properly aware of their rights and responsibilities, and to potentially add value to their franchise business that will reward them for years to come.
At Aventus, we pride ourselves on providing fast and cost effective legal advice to our franchisee clients.
We advise many franchisor clients, and are acutely aware of the responsiblities franchisors have to their franchisee partners. This knowledge also allows us to quickly identify and advise on issues in a franchisee's (or potential franchisee's) documentation and franchise relationship. It also allows us to identify opportunities for franchisees to add value to their business through effective negotiation of franchise documentation.
At Aventus Legal, our Franchise Lawyers utilise their franchise law expertise to provide its clients with the following services:
- Review and advice on franchise agreements (and associated documentation) for existing and prospective franchisees
- Development and implementation of franchisor/franchisee relationship building initiatives
- Advice on complying with the Franchise Code of Conduct
- Dispute resolution, including through alternate dispute resolution processes
- Sale or purchase of franchised businesses
- General franchise law advice
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Aventus Legal enjoys an enviable reputation for providing prompt, accurate and practical legal advice to a broad range of business across Australia. We like to think of ourselves as a pseudo 'in-house' legal team, working closely with commercial managers or business owners whenever and wherever they need our help.
Specifically, Aventus Legal provides the following general commercial and business services:
- Business sale and transfer services, including contract negotiation and preparation and commercial conveyancing
- Business structuring (including company, trust or partnership formations and registrations)
- General contract advice, negotiation and preparation
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Welcome to our website. We hope you take some time to look around and learn a bit about us and the services we provide.
At Aventus, our solicitors and consultants focus on providing timely, cost effective and no-nonsense commercial legal advice.
We focus primilarly on franchise law, and have assisted many franchisors and franchisees to achieve their business goals at all stages of the business cycle.
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Welcome to Aventus Legal
Aventus Legal is a dynamic and innovative commercial law firm that prides itself on combining outstanding customer service with technical legal excellence. We aim to provide our clients with quick, cost effective and practical advice on their legal and commercial matters.
Based in Brisbane and Adelaide, but servicing clients across Australia, Aventus Legal is rapidly gaining recognition as a provider of premium commercial legal services both within the region and nationally.
Our solicitors have had roles in some of Australia's largest and most respected law firms and have been employed as in-house lawyers in some of Australia’s most well known companies and organisations.
Welcome to Aventus Legal
Aventus Legal is a dynamic and innovative commercial law firm that prides itself on combining outstanding customer service with technical legal excellence.
Based in Brisbane and Adelaide, our lawyers bring a wealth of experience from some of Australia’s largest and most prestigious law firms and commercial organisations.
At Aventus, we also work closely with Franchise Consultants, who can assist fledgling franchise systems (or those who believe their particular business could operate effectively as a franchise) to find their feet. This combination of consultancy and legal services can bring a business' franchise aspirations to fruition in the most efficient and cost effective way, while maximising their chances of success in a highly competitive franchise marketplace.
We work closely with the multi-award winning franchise consultancy Sherpa Group, who have been instrumental in transforming businesses into successfull franchise systems. It is this combination of entrepreneurial consultancy, and strong legals which sets our franchisor clients apart.
If you are an existing franchisee system looking at ways to improve your legal documentation and processes, or a business that wishes to investigate the move into franchising, don't hesitate to contact us to see how Aventus can be of assistance.
Our motto is 'Building Better Businesses', and our goal is to assist all our commercial clients to do just that.
Similarly, the cost to 'set up' a franchise system can typically cost between $10,000.00 and $20,000.00 (excluding GST). The range of cost reflects the myriad of issues that potential franchisors must deal with along the route to becoming a fully fledge franchise system. Again, we are happy to discuss particular projects, and provide a fixed or capped quote once the job is properly scoped. Once again though, a properly set up franchise system, including professional documentation and risk management advice is an investment that provides a return for the duration of the life of the system itself, and forms the intrinic value of the system should the franchisor ever seek to sell or introduce investors in the future.
However there are circumstances where the services of a lawyer can definitely be seen as a cost rather than an investment. Where a franchisor or franchisee (or other business) is in dispute, money paid to a lawyer to assist is often a bitter pill, and merely adds to the distress such a dispute can evoke. At Aventus we recognise these difficult times and when engaged to assist parties in a dispute, always seek to find the most cost effective solution, whilst protecting our clients rights at every stage.
We hope this information provides you with some guide as to how Aventus approaches the issue of costs. We seek to provde the best quality advice and service, at the most cost effective rate possible.
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Whether you are a potential or an existing franchisee or new franchisee, our expertise will have lasting impact and make a real difference to your business.
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INDICATIVE COSTS At Aventus Legal, our franchise advice generally costs between $1,200 and $1,500 (ex GST), depending on the complexity of the documentation, and whether negotiation with franchisors is required. For this amount, you will received a written advice on the contents of your franchise agreement and disclosure document, along with suggested amendments. We will also certify the franchise agreement to the effect that you have received legal advice on the contents. |
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