Expand into Australia
Launch your franchise into Australia with conficence and the right legal protection
Helping international franchisors expand into Australia with clear guidance, strong legal protection and over 25 years of hands-on franchising experience.
A practical, guided pathway for international brands expanding into the Australian market.
A human, supportive approach to international expansion
Rise Legal was founded by Helen Kay, a franchise and business lawyer with over 25 years’ experience helping businesses grow, protect themselves and stay compliant.
How we help international Franchisors enter Australia
We provide a complete, guided setup for overseas brands launching into the Australian market, including:
- ZPreparing Franchise Agreements and Disclosure Documents
- Built for your model, aligned with Australian franchise law and designed to be easy for franchisees to read and follow.
- ZDisclosure Document
- Prepared in the correct format for the Australian landscape, with all required information for compliance.
- ZPractical Business Structure Advice
- We help you choose and set up the right structure for your Australian operations, including entities, governance, IP ownership and master or multi-unit arrangements.
- ZBrand and Intellectual Property Protection
- From trade marks to IP licences, we ensure your brand is protected before you launch, not after something goes wrong.
- ZSupporting Commercial Documents
- We prepare everything you need, such as confidentiality deeds, licence agreements, supplier contracts and multi-unit frameworks.
- ZOngoing Compliance & Coaching
- You can access fixed-fee monthly support to help you stay compliant with the Franchising Code of Conduct, manage Disclosure Register obligations and maintain your legal documents year-round. Our coaching approach means you always understand the “why”, not just the “what”.
Why Choose Rise Legal for Your Australian Expansion
- 25+ years protecting and supporting businesses in the UK and Australia
- A genuinely human, coaching-based approach with clear explanations and no legal jargon
- Commercial, practical advice grounded in real franchising experience
- Fixed fees so you can plan and budget with certainty
- Fast turnaround times
- The Business Shield™ framework, addressing the 5 key risks every franchisor must manage to operate safely and successfully in Australia
Our goal is simple: to protect your business as if it were our own.
The Expansion Process
- =1. Free discovery call
- We talk through your brand, your goals and the Australian market.
- =2. Document and model review
- We look at your existing franchise agreement and manuals to see what needs adapting.
- =3. Legal setup (done for you)
- We prepare your Australian Franchise Agreement, Disclosure Document, structure documents and trade mark protection.
- =4. Pre-launch guidance
- We help you prepare for recruitment, master arrangements, multi-unit structures and operational readiness.
- =5. Ongoing support
- Through our Business Shield™ approach, we continue to protect your brand as you grow your Australian network.
Who We Work With
- International franchisors entering Australia for the first time
- Established US brands expanding into APAC
- Multi-unit franchisees looking to secure Australian master rights
- Consultants who want a reliable, specialist Australian legal partner
Whether you are launching a single pilot or planning national rollout, we guide you all the way through, clearly, calmly and without overwhelm.
If you are considering launching your franchise into Australia, we would love to support you with a clear pathway and the right legal foundations.
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