Easily create a professional, legally sound franchise agreement to establish and protect your retail brand’s interests with franchisees.
What you get
- A fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) and PDF version of the Retail Franchise Agreement
- Clearly structured sections: grant of rights, term & renewal, fees, obligations, intellectual property, termination, post-termination, dispute resolution, and more
- Flexible placeholders so you can customize with your company name, locations, amounts, and jurisdiction
- Designed for clarity and enforceability — suitable for small to medium retail franchise setups
Why use this template
- Saves you hours of legal drafting by giving you a ready-to-use, professional format
- Helps ensure consistency across multiple franchise agreements
- Covers all essential terms to reduce risk and misunderstandings
- Provides a strong legal framework to support the franchisor’s control and protect brand integrity
How to use it
- Download the .docx version and open it in Microsoft Word (or a compatible editor).
- Replace placeholders (in brackets) with your specific details (names, addresses, fees, etc.).
- Review and revise any jurisdiction-specific clauses (governing law, dispute resolution) to match local rules.
- Optionally have your legal counsel review.
- Use the PDF version for signing and archive the Word version as your master copy.
Ideal for
- Retail brands expanding via franchising
- Entrepreneurs launching their first franchise
- Business owners who want a legally sound starting point
- Lawyers and consultants who assist franchisors
Note: This document is a template — not a substitute for legal advice. Always have the completed agreement reviewed by a qualified attorney before use.
