Legal franchise Today, India is one of the biggest emerging markets for various goods and services, ranging from bare necessities to expensive luxuries. Until 1991 due to the archaic Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (FERA), almost all sectors of goods and services relating to the consumer markets in India were secure from the grasp of foreign investors. After the repeal of FERA and the coming into force of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), foreign investors found their passage into India with rules for entry becoming far more favorable. Today, a convenient medium of entry by foreign companies into the Indian market is franchising. Franchising also exists as a successful legal franchise business module for local companies in India within various sectors. The United States of America stands at the forefront of the franchise boom. Today, the legal environment in the United States is highly conducive to the healthy growth and evolution of franchising. With more than 50% of total retail businesses in the United States, 45% in Canada and 26% in Australia choosing a franchise model for expansion the impact of franchising on retail industries across the globe is considerable. To foster the rapid and sustained growth that this channel brings it is critical that laws to regulate the franchising business exist. Welcome to Franchise Legal, experienced franchise solicitors in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Franchise Legal practices exclusively in franchise law, which means that our clients benefit from our extensive expertise in this unique area of business law. We act for franchisors, franchisees and suppliers to the franchise industry in all matters affecting their business. Our franchise lawyers regularly deal with the most common challenges facing franchisors, franchisees and those looking to become franchisors or franchisees. We aim to become your valued business adviser for the life of your business and contribute most to your franchise success. Franchise Issues Do you have a legal question regarding franchising? Ask a Franchise Lawyer! Franchise Systems Our franchise solicitors have provided advice in relation to a large proportion of Australian and international legal franchise systems including the following: • Automotive franchise - Etowah Mobile, Snap-On, Autobahn • Business Services franchise - Pack N Send, Yes Optus, Telechoice, Chice Home Loans, Refund Home Loans • Home Services franchise - Jim’s Group, VIP, James Home Services, Myhome • Coffee franchise - Hudsons Coffee, Chocolateria San Churro, Cafe2U, Muzz Buzz • Food franchise - Chooks fresh & tasty, Grill’d, Baker’s Delight, Wendy’s, McDonald's, Nando's • Pet Care franchise - Pets Wonderland, Jim’s Dog Wash • Real Estate franchise - Hocking Stuart, LJ Hooker • Retail franchise - Snooze, Bikeforce, Anytime Fitness, Sportsco, Hairhouse Warehouse, Endota Spa • Hotel franchise - Choice Hotels Australasia, Quest Apartments