In an era of global business expansion, franchising has seen a significant increase on the back of business convenience, the likelihood for success with a franchise, and the ease in training and financing the business. However, with an increase in franchising comes a dynamic legal field for this business model and its potential risks. Here, Lawyer Monthly talks to Graeme Wilson, the Founder and CEO of Whipping the Cat, a South Africa-based legal consultancy offering businesses of all sizes an alternative to traditional law firms.
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