This Restaurant Franchise Agreement Template is a professionally drafted, customizable legal document designed for franchisors and prospective franchisees in the restaurant/foodservice industry. It covers all key areas needed to set up a legally sound franchise arrangement, including:
- Granting and scope of franchise rights
- Term, renewal, and termination
- Fee structure (initial franchise fee, royalties, marketing contributions)
- Obligations of franchisor (training, support) and franchisee (standards, suppliers)
- Intellectual property licensing
- Advertising and marketing obligations
- Reporting, auditing, and record-keeping
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure
- Governing law and dispute resolution
This template gives you a strong legal foundation — saving you time and legal costs — while still allowing room for customizing to your jurisdiction, business model, and branding.
Who Should Use It
This template is ideal for:
- Established restaurant brands that wish to expand via franchising
- Entrepreneurs or startup restaurant operators planning to become franchisees
- Lawyers, legal consultants, or business advisers assisting in franchise transactions
- Business owners who want a solid, ready-to-adapt franchise contract form
What You’ll Get
When you purchase and download, you will receive:
- Fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) version
- PDF version (printable, “locked” version for review or signing)
- Instructions / Notes: A short guidance section highlighting which clauses you’ll likely want to review or tailor (e.g., payment terms, local law, renewal conditions)
- Placeholder fields (e.g., names, dates, amounts, jurisdiction) are clearly marked so you can fill them in easily
Key Benefits
- Saves You Legal Time & Cost — you won’t have to draft from scratch
- Comprehensive Coverage — includes all standard franchise clauses
- Customizable — you can adapt for your country, brand, and specific deal terms
- Professional & Polished — suitable for presenting to investors, lawyers, or business partners
Important Notes & Disclaimers
- This template is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
- Use it as a starting draft. You should have it reviewed and adapted by a legal professional familiar with franchise law in your jurisdiction.
- Certain provisions (e.g., governing law, dispute resolution, local compliance, franchising regulations) must be tailored to your country or state.
- The template assumes a “typical” franchise business model; your deal may require adding, deleting, or modifying clauses (e.g. real estate, cross-territorial rights, master franchise, sub-franchise rights).
How to Download & Use
- Click the “Download Now” button or link on this page.
- After payment (if applicable), you will receive a download link or an email with attachments.
- Open the Word (.docx) file and carefully read the accompanying Notes / Instructions.
- Replace all placeholder text (e.g. “[Franchisor Name]”, “[Jurisdiction]”, “[Royalty Rate]”) with your actual data.
- Once customized, have the document reviewed by a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.
- Use the PDF version when circulating for review, signing, or official use.
