WSQ Navigating Franchise Laws and Agreements (FLAGS) Course

FLA’s Franchise Laws & Agreements Course

Franchising is a powerful way to grow your business, but without a deep understanding of franchise laws, you could be exposing your business to unnecessary risks. That’s where we come in.

The WSQ Navigating Franchise Laws & Agreements (FLAGS) course by FLA is your fast track to mastering the legal side of franchising. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or franchise manager, this course is designed to give you the insights and tools you need to confidently handle franchise agreements and navigate the legal complexities that come with it.

Why You Can’t Miss This FLAG Course:

Franchising holds incredible potential for expanding your business, but the legal landscape is tricky. This course helps you demystify the complexities of both commercial and intellectual property laws. You'll walk away knowing how to draft, manage, and negotiate franchise agreements that align with your growth strategy while staying legally compliant.

Whether you’re new to franchising or looking to refine your agreements, this course equips you with the legal expertise to create bulletproof contracts that protect your business and fuel long-term success.

What You’ll Gain

Detailed Breakdown of Course Modules

Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship: Understanding the Legal Foundations

The foundation of any successful franchise system lies in a clear and legally binding relationship between franchisors and franchisees. In this module, you’ll:

  • Analyze the key legal structures that define the relationship between a franchisor and franchisee.
  • Understand your rights and obligations as a franchisor, and how these rights protect your business.
  • Learn the critical elements of a franchise agreement and how to customize it to fit your business model.

This module will help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure that both parties’ interests are protected through legally sound agreements.

Drafting and Managing Franchise Contracts: IP and Commercial Contracts

Franchise agreements are complex, involving both commercial contracts and intellectual property (IP) considerations. This module will teach you how to:

Draft Commercial Contracts: Learn how to structure key terms and clauses in commercial contracts that are crucial to the success of your franchise. This includes payment terms, royalty structures, operational standards, and marketing obligations.

Manage Intellectual Property (IP) Contracts: Franchising often involves licensing your brand, logo, and proprietary processes to franchisees. You’ll learn how to:

  • Protect your brand and other IP assets through well-crafted IP contracts.
  • Ensure your franchisees maintain brand consistency and comply with your IP policies.
  • Structure IP agreements to ensure they are enforceable across multiple territories.

By mastering these contracts, you’ll be able to protect your brand’s integrity while expanding it through franchising.

Negotiation Tactics for Franchise Agreements

Negotiation is a critical part of the franchising process, whether you are setting up your first franchise or managing a network of franchisees. In this module, you’ll:

  • Explore effective negotiation strategies that help you secure favorable terms.
  • Learn how to navigate difficult discussions with franchisees while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Gain insights into common negotiation pitfalls and how to avoid them.

This module will give you the confidence to negotiate franchise agreements that protect your interests while promoting a cooperative relationship with franchisees.

Navigating Franchise Laws: Compliance and Legal Considerations

Franchise agreements need to comply with local and international laws, depending on where you operate.

This module covers:

Key Franchise Laws: Learn about the specific legal frameworks that govern franchise agreements in Singapore and beyond, ensuring that your contracts comply with legal standards.

IP Law and Compliance: Protect your intellectual property rights by ensuring that your agreements align with both domestic and international IP laws.

Global Expansion Considerations: If you’re planning to expand your franchise internationally, you’ll learn how to navigate the legal complexities of different markets and ensure your contracts are enforceable across borders.

Term Sheets and Finalizing Franchise Agreements

Once you’ve negotiated the terms of your franchise agreement, the next step is to formalize those discussions in a legally binding contract.

In this module, you’ll:

Develop a term sheet that summarizes all the key terms and conditions agreed upon.

Learn how to ensure the final franchise agreement reflects all your business goals and legal requirements.

Prepare for contract finalization and execution, including potential red flags to watch out for before signing.

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to draft comprehensive and legally sound franchise agreements that ensure long-term success.

Who Should Attend?

1) Business Owners & Entrepreneurs looking to expand their business through franchising.

2) Senior Management & Business Development Professionals responsible for company growth.

3) Franchise Managers & Executives seeking to deepen their understanding of franchise laws and contract management.

Register Now to Secure Your Business’s Future

Course Dates: 22-23 April | 2-3 December 
(2 days, Tues - Wed)
9:00AM - 5.30PM    

Join FLA’s WSQ Navigating Franchise Laws and Agreements course to gain the skills needed to draft, negotiate, and manage franchise agreements that protect your business and foster growth.

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Equip yourself with the legal knowledge and practical expertise to manage your franchise agreements effectively and secure long-term business success.