Franchise Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This franchise agreement template sets out the terms on which a franchisor grants a franchisee the right to operate a business under its brand and system. It covers the grant of franchise, fees and royalties, training and support, brand standards, intellectual property, confidentiality and post-termination obligations, giving franchisors and franchisees in England and Wales a comprehensive contract.

Who is this template for?

It suits franchisors expanding their brand, businesses launching a franchise model, and prospective franchisees reviewing terms, as well as advisers preparing the core document that governs the franchise relationship.

What does the template include?

The agreement is built from detailed, professionally drafted clauses:

• Parties — identifies the franchisor and the franchisee.
• Grant of Franchise — the franchise rights and territory.
• Term and Renewal — duration and renewal terms.
• Franchise Fee and Royalties — initial fee and ongoing royalties.
• Training and Support — training and assistance provided.
• Operations Manual and Brand Standards — adherence to the system and standards.
• Franchisee’s Obligations — the franchisee’s duties.
• Franchisor’s Obligations — the franchisor’s duties.
• Intellectual Property — use of brands, marks and IP.
• Confidentiality — protection of confidential information.
• Assignment and Transfer — transferring the franchise.
• Termination — how the agreement ends.
• Post-Termination Obligations — duties after the franchise ends.
• Governing Law — confirms England and Wales law applies.
• Entire Agreement — confirms the document is the complete record.
• Signatures — signing block for both parties.

Easy to customise

The template opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, set the fees, royalties and territory, tick the relevant options and edit any clause to suit your franchise.

Format and scope

Download instantly as an editable Word (.docx) file and a print-ready PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England and Wales commercial and intellectual property law.