Franchising

Our Commitment

We are committed to helping clients build, scale, and protect their franchise operations with legally sound and commercially strategic advice. At Rights and Counsel, we understand that franchising is more than a contract—it’s a business model built on trust, consistency, and brand value. Whether you’re a franchisor expanding your footprint or a franchisee investing in a brand, we ensure your interests are safeguarded every step of the way.

Expert Services

Franchise Structuring & Advisory
We assist franchisors in structuring franchise models that comply with legal frameworks while aligning with growth strategies, operational control, and brand protection.
Franchise Agreements & Disclosure
Our team drafts, reviews, and negotiates franchise agreements, master franchise arrangements, area development deals, and disclosure documents with clear terms and enforceable protections.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
We advise on local and international franchising laws, IP licensing, consumer protection obligations, and sector-specific regulations impacting franchise operations.
Franchisee Representation
We guide franchisees through legal due diligence, agreement negotiations, and dispute prevention—ensuring fair terms and clarity on obligations and risks.
Cross-Border Franchising
We support both foreign franchisors entering Pakistan and local businesses exploring international expansion, addressing jurisdictional issues, IP rights, and regulatory compliance.

Ongoing Support

Operational Legal Support
We advise on day-to-day franchise issues, including territorial conflicts, operational compliance, brand use, and supplier obligations.
Dispute Avoidance & Resolution
Our lawyers assist in managing pre-litigation disputes between franchisors and franchisees, including mediation, termination issues, and enforcement of non-compete clauses.
Training & Policy Development
We help clients implement training manuals, compliance protocols, and internal policies that ensure consistency across the franchise network.

Enforcement and Defense

Litigation & Arbitration
We represent franchisors and franchisees in litigation and arbitration involving breach of agreement, misrepresentation, wrongful termination, and brand misuse.
IP Enforcement in Franchise Networks
We take swift action to protect trademarks, trade dress, and confidential know-how used within the franchise system.
Emergency Relief & Contractual Protection
We obtain interim orders to prevent unauthorized operations, protect brand assets, and enforce exclusivity or territorial rights.
Whether you’re launching your first franchise or managing an international franchise network, Rights and Counsel provides practical, proactive legal guidance to ensure sustainable success.