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Franchise Agreements and Distribution Law

Give franchisors, franchisees and distributors a practical understanding of the agreements that govern their relationships. The course covers franchise disclosure and the Consumer Protection Act framework, plus the structure of distribution, agency and reseller agreements common across South African and regional markets. Delegates review real clause sets and build a checklist for entering or managing these arrangements.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the legal framework governing franchise relationships in South Africa.
  • Interpret franchise disclosure requirements and cooling off protections.
  • Analyse key franchise agreement clauses covering fees, territory and termination.
  • Distinguish distribution, agency and reseller arrangements and their risks.
  • Manage renewal, transfer and termination of franchise and distribution agreements.
  • Build a review checklist for entering franchise and distribution deals.

Course outline

  1. 01Franchising and Distribution in the South African Market
  2. 02The Franchise Legal Framework and Disclosure
  3. 03Inside the Franchise Agreement
  4. 04Fees, Territory and Operating Standards
  5. 05Distribution, Agency and Reseller Agreements
  6. 06Renewal, Transfer and Termination
  7. 07Due Diligence and a Deal Review Checklist

Who should attend

This course is intended for prospective and current franchisees, franchisor managers, distribution and channel managers and commercial advisors supporting these relationships.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Online3US$900
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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