French Master Franchise

Legal advice and strategic support for master franchisors and master franchisees

French Master Franchise

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Legal expertise tailored for master franchisors investing in France

Legal advice and strategic support

Ensure the success of your franchise network

Our specialized professionals assist you in contract analysis and negotiation, developing strategies for growth, and providing legal training for your teams.

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Dispute namagement and conflict resolution

Litigation and conflicts

We offer effective mediation, arbitration and representation solutions before the courts. Our team also excels in dispute prevention, claims management and assistance during the termination of franchise agreements.

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Services to ensure compliance of your business

Compliance with legislation

Our services include compliance audits, drafting of legal documents and specialized training. We also support you during inspections and investigations by regulatory authorities.

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Intervention with the regulatory authorities

Dialogue and representation with regulatory authorities

FMF lobbying includes preparation of responses to inquiries, professional representation at meetings, and proactive collaboration.

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Bilingual french lawyers to optimize and secure your franchise expansion

With in-depth knowledge of franchise law and expansion strategies, FRELA Lawyers provides tailored guidance to help franchise owners expand their operations domestically and internationally, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Strategic legal counsel for your franchise growth in France

FMF is a brand of FRELA (www.frela.law) a team of dedicated French attorneys with expertise in master franchising, based in Paris, Bordeaux, Lille, and Biarritz. Operating throughout France, we offer a full range of legal and tax support to franchisors and franchisees alike.

Under the leadership of Benoit Lafourcade, managing partner at Delcade Avocats & Solicitors, we have earned a place among France’s top law firms (Legal500, Chambers & Partners, BestLawyers in M&A). As active members of the European Lawyers Association (ELA) and the International Bar Association, we are connected to a global network of legal experts. More than 200 clients have already trusted us with their legal needs.

Our lawyers are committed to advancing your master franchising goals. With a tailored approach and deep knowledge of franchise law, we ensure support precisely aligned with your unique requirements.

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Benoit Lafourcade, with DELCADE Avocats & Solicitors, is mentioned in the following rankings:

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360° legal support for franchising, covering everything from setup to development in France

Recognizing the unique and complex challenges associated with managing a franchise network, we have developed a comprehensive range of services to support you at every stage of your master franchisee business. We offer you the expertise and support you need to succeed with.

FMF’s lawyers offer in-depth legal expertise and comprehensive strategic support, ensuring that the master franchisee scrupulously complies with legal obligations and optimizes its business model, thus ensuring the sustainability and success of its franchise network.

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Dedicated long-term partnership for sustainable franchise growth

As specialists in master franchise law, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable partnership with our clients, offering continuous strategic support to enhance their growth and maximize long-term success. With extensive market expertise and an understanding of franchising’s specific needs, we ensure that every stage of your expansion complies with legal requirements and aligns with your growth goals.

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French experts specializing in legal and strategic support for master franchises

End-to-end compliance management
Our French Master Franchise Lawyers ensures adherence to national and international franchise regulations, registration requirements, and disclosure mandates, helping franchisors avoid costly penalties and build a legally sound franchise network.

Comprehensive franchise agreement structuring
Specializing in drafting and negotiating robust franchise agreements, FMF lawyers safeguards the interests of both franchisors and franchisees, ensuring clarity in contractual obligations, intellectual property rights, and operational guidelines.

Risk mitigation & dispute resolution
FMF lawyers offers expertise in proactively identifying potential legal risks, minimizing liability, and providing skilled mediation and arbitration services to resolve disputes swiftly, protecting the brand’s reputation and maintaining operational continuity.

Strategic franchise development consulting
Going beyond traditional legal services, FMF lawyers provides strategic insights into market entry, franchisee selection, and growth planning, empowering franchisors to make informed decisions that drive sustainable business growth.

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Proactive legal strategies for scalable franchise success

FMF Lawyers offers proactive legal support tailored to the dynamic needs of master franchises. By anticipating potential challenges and crafting flexible, growth-focused strategies, we help franchise owners confidently expand their networks. Our approach ensures each client’s legal foundation is robust, adaptable, and primed for scalable success.

Our values

Confidentiality

FMF ensures confidentiality from the start of your advisory request, adhering to ethical obligations.

Listening

Tailored advisory service for master franchise. Our approach: listening to you to understand your needs.

Responsiveness.

We strive to provide you with our utmost availability to respond promptly.

Experience

Over 200 foreign companies and individuals have already placed their trust in us for their legal needs. We are a « Selected Partner » of various international agencies.

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