This Master Franchise Agreement establishes a legal framework for franchisors and master franchisees seeking to expand business through regional or national sub-franchising. It defines rights, obligations, and operational standards to ensure consistent brand integrity and financial returns across territories.
What’s Included
- A fully editable MS Word / DOCX file
- Clear placeholders for names, fees, territory, term, and standards
- Clauses covering grant of rights, development schedule, royalties, training, IP, termination, confidentiality, dispute resolution
- Guidance notes and optional clauses to adapt to local laws and business models
Why Use This Template?
- Save time & legal cost — Get a professional foundation without starting from scratch
- Consistency & clarity — Ensure both franchisor and master franchisee know their rights, duties, and risks
- Flexible & customizable — Easily adapt clauses to your jurisdiction, business model, or brand specifics
- Robust protection — Includes essential sections to safeguard trademarks, ensure compliance, manage defaults, and govern termination
How It Works
- Download the Word file (expires in [expire_date])
- Fill in your company names, territory, fees, timelines, etc.
- Review with legal counsel in your jurisdiction
- Customize as needed — add or remove clauses based on your franchise model
- Finalize & execute your agreement
