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The Master Franchise Contract is a crucial document used when a franchise business wishes to expand its operations across a significant territory through a master franchisee structure. This agreement, governed by Irish law, grants comprehensive rights to a master franchisee to both operate and sub-franchise the business within a defined territory. The document is particularly relevant for international franchisors entering the Irish market or domestic franchisors implementing a regional development strategy. It addresses all aspects of the master franchise relationship, including development obligations, sub-franchising rights, quality control, support structures, and financial arrangements. The agreement must comply with Irish commercial law, EU regulations, and competition law requirements, particularly regarding territorial restrictions and vertical agreements. It typically includes detailed schedules covering operational standards, development targets, and sub-franchise requirements.

1. Parties: Identification of the franchisor and master franchisee, including full legal names and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, description of the franchise system, and brief overview of the arrangement

3. Definitions: Comprehensive definitions of terms used throughout the agreement, including Territory, Know-How, System, Sub-Franchisee, etc.

4. Grant of Rights: Scope of rights granted, including territory, exclusivity, and right to sub-franchise

5. Term and Renewal: Initial term of the agreement and conditions for renewal

6. Development Schedule: Minimum development obligations and timeline for establishing sub-franchises

7. Fees and Payments: Initial fees, ongoing royalties, sub-franchising revenue sharing, and payment terms

8. Franchisor's Obligations: Support, training, and assistance to be provided to the master franchisee

9. Master Franchisee's Obligations: Core obligations including system compliance, development targets, and sub-franchisee management

10. Sub-Franchising Provisions: Requirements for sub-franchise agreements and relationship management

11. Intellectual Property: Usage rights and protection of trademarks, copyright, and know-how

12. Quality Control: Standards maintenance, inspection rights, and compliance requirements

13. Financial Records: Record-keeping requirements and audit rights

14. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

15. Non-Competition: Restrictions during and after the agreement term

16. Transfer Provisions: Rules for transfer of the master franchise rights

17. Termination: Grounds for termination and procedures

18. Post-Termination: Obligations and restrictions after agreement end

19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Choice of law and dispute resolution mechanisms

20. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, entire agreement, etc.