A franchise agreement for use in a cross-border context which may be adapted according to whether non-exclusive or exclusive rights in a particular territory are to be granted.

Although governed by English law, this document has been adapted from Standard document, Franchise agreement to provide a plain English, UK-style, jurisdiction-neutral starting point for local counsel to adapt for cross-border situations. The integrated drafting notes include suggestions as to when local law advice may need to be obtained.

The document is drafted as a direct franchise between the business owner and the franchisee. Such an arrangement might not be feasible in an international context (see Practice note, Franchising: Cross-border overview: Direct franchising), in which case the franchisee could be appointed by the master franchisee (also referred to as a master franchise holder) for a territory.