selling franchise at contract end
Where, at the end of an agreement for a fixed term, the franchisee, who may hold a right of renewal, may choose not to exercise that right. The franchisee may sell the business and the purchaser may be granted a new franchise agreement if that is permitted. There may be a breach of the franchise agreement by the franchisor. 2  There may be a breach of the franchise agreement by the franchisee. 3  Usually the agreement will provide for the franchisee to be given the opportunity to remedy his breach before the franchisor will terminate.