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1. LEGAL STRUCTURING AND LEGAL DUE DILIGENCE

 

JB Corporate Services, a member of the JB Group, with its team of experienced corporate lawyers will assist in reviewing the current corporate structure and infrastructure and providing advice and assistance on restructuring options (if necessary), corporate governance issues, developing a corporate governance policy, profit sharing schemes and/or employee stock option plans, and providing a company health check.

 

JB Legal Consulting, a member of the JB Group, with its team of experienced lawyers, can conduct a legal due diligence on the business whether to be used to ensure the company is operating efficiently minimizing potential risks, preparing for an IPO, or for a merger or acquisition.

FOR THE EXISTING FRANCHISOR:

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

 

JB Franchising will review you existing IP filings and can provide advice on the IP Protections required and will manage your IP Portfolio.We assist with establishing a budget for filings that meets your budgetary requirements and franchise expansion plans.TM filings can be expensive, so JB Franchise works with TM Agents in order to secure the best prices. We do not mark up prices or take referral fees from these TM Agents for filings- our goal is to pass on the best prices to our Clients.

 

3. EVALUATING EXISTING FRANCHISE SYSTEM

 

JB Franchise can provide a full review and evaluation of your existing franchise system. Whether you are looking to revamp your current system, merge with another system or considering the purchase of a franchise system it is important to understand the state of the current infrastructure and what changes and costs will occur in order to bring the system to modern standards and reach your goals.

 

We can provide the below services based on your requirements:

 

  • Review of the current Franchise Development system

  • Review of Franchise System Agreements

  • Competitive Analysis

  • Competition’s collateral, message and follow-up

  • Industry Analysis

  • Review of the Franchisee Marketing Program

  • Review of Current Prospectus or Disclosure Document

  • Financial Review

  • Review of Manual Suite and Franchisee Support Manuals

  • Review of Training Materials

  • Staff Assessment

  • Review of Franchisee Flow Chart

  • Review of Franchisee Support Process and Procedures

 

4. FRANCHISEE INSPECTION SERVICES

 

As a Franchisor, you may require independent inspection services of your franchisees to ensure compliance with your Franchise System.JB Franchise can assist by performing inspections onbehalf of the Franchisor, or as an independent consultant to be used for mediation or dispute resolution.

 

5. MYSTERY SHOPPER SERVICES

 

Franchisors, from time to time, may require independent observers to evaluate the franchisee’s business (or even franchisor operated outlets) to ensure customer satisfaction. We can provide mystery shoppers to evaluate the business and provide a ‘consumer’s’ experience of the strengths and weaknesses of each outlet.

 

6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

JB Franchise can assist in dispute resolution issues by providing legal review and analysis of pending issues, providing mediation services, or advising/consulting during the arbitration and/or litigation process.We can assist by referring counsel experienced in franchise litigation in a relevant jurisdiction, supervising arbitration and litigation matters, and/or providing advisory legal support to your existing counsel on issues 

OUR SERVICES

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