Prepare the end of term notice for each franchise agreement nearing expiry
Key facts
- Human involvement
- GreenLawyer review
- How AI is used
- From the franchisor’s agreement register, list every agreement whose term ends within the notice window, calculate the latest date for the end of term notice, and draft each notice from the validated template stating whether the franchisor will extend or grant a new agreement and, where it will, that the franchisee is entitled to a copy of the disclosure document.
- What the lawyer must review
- The lawyer confirms the franchisor’s decision for each franchisee, checks the term and any options against the executed agreement, and confirms each notice is given in time and in writing.
- Written for / version
- US
Open a jurisdiction version of this task to see which instruments apply: US
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | From the franchisor’s agreement register, list every agreement whose term ends within the notice window, calculate the latest date for the end of term notice, and draft each notice from the validated template stating whether the franchisor will extend or grant a new agreement and, where it will, that the franchisee is entitled to a copy of the disclosure document. |
| Lawyer | The lawyer confirms the franchisor’s decision for each franchisee, checks the term and any options against the executed agreement, and confirms each notice is given in time and in writing. |
Checklist
- Confirm whether the 2025 Code applies to this agreement (entered, transferred, renewed or extended on or after 1 April 2025) and whether a November 2025 provision is engaged, before any template is used.
- Check each expiry date against the executed agreement and any extension or option exercised.
- Confirm the franchisor’s renewal decision for each franchisee is recorded in writing before the notice is sent.
Sources
- ACCC, Ending a franchise agreement · 2026-10-18
These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.
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