Franchise Lawyers — Melbourne
Franchising done with eyes open — franchisee reviews, franchisor documentation and Franchising Code compliance for Melbourne businesses, on a fixed fee.
Fixed fee. Senior lawyer.
Every engagement is quoted upfront and led by a senior lawyer — never a paralegal-first pipeline.
- hello@envisionlegal.com.au
- Sydney · Melbourne · National
How we help
What we handle for you.
Concrete deliverables — not a general "advice" retainer. Each item can be scoped as a one-off fixed-fee package or bundled into a monthly counsel arrangement.
01
Franchisee-side purchase review
Franchise agreement, disclosure document, key facts sheet and lease reviewed together — with a plain-English report on the real cost, term and exit position before you sign.
02
Franchisor documentation
Franchise agreements, disclosure documents, operations manual structure and territory grants built to the amended Franchising Code.
03
Franchising Code compliance
Disclosure timing, the 14-day rule, cooling-off, marketing fund accounting, and the 2025 amendments to the Code and unfair contract terms regime.
04
Renewal, transfer & exit
Renewal and end-of-term rights, franchise resales and transfers, goodwill treatment and restraints on exit.
05
Multi-site & area development
Multi-site operator arrangements, area development agreements and master franchise structures for Victorian growth.
06
Franchise disputes
Breach and termination notices, mediation under the Code through the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, and VCAT or court proceedings.
Who this is for
Clients we work best with.
- Melbourne buyers reviewing a franchise before the 14-day period ends
- Operators expanding to a second or third site
- Businesses building a franchise system from scratch
- Franchisees facing termination, renewal refusal or a resale
How we work
No surprises. Ever.
Fixed fees quoted upfront. Senior lawyer on every file. Clear next steps at every stage.
01 — Brief
Send a short brief or book a 15-minute call. We'll confirm scope and what you actually need — often that's less than you think.
02 — Fixed-fee quote
You get a written scope and a fixed fee before we start. No hourly billing, no scope-creep invoices.
03 — Senior lawyer, on the tools
The lawyer you scoped with is the lawyer doing the work. We turn drafts around fast and stay reachable throughout.
FAQs
Common questions.
- Should I have a franchise agreement reviewed before signing?
- Always — and the Franchising Code effectively assumes you will. You must receive the disclosure document at least 14 days before signing, and there is a cooling-off period afterwards. A review typically costs a fraction of one month's franchise fees.
- How much does a franchise review cost in Melbourne?
- Franchisee-side reviews of the agreement, disclosure document and lease are usually a fixed fee of $2,000–$3,500 + GST, including a written report and a call to walk through it.
- Can a franchisor refuse to renew my franchise?
- Sometimes — it depends on the agreement's end-of-term provisions and the disclosure given about renewal. The Code requires the franchisor to tell you whether it will extend, and recent amendments strengthened franchisee positions on goodwill and exit. We assess your specific term.
- I am building a franchise system. What do I need?
- A franchise agreement, a compliant disclosure document, a key facts sheet, an operations manual and a registered trade mark. We scope the full pack on a fixed fee and stage it so you can pilot before scaling.
- How quickly can you turn a review around?
- Standard franchisee reviews are returned within 3–5 business days, and you will hear from a senior lawyer within one business day of sending the documents.
Talk to us
Legal built for franchise lawyers — melbourne.
Send us a note about what you're working on. We'll respond within one business day and, if we're a fit, book a free 15-minute consultation with a senior lawyer.