Who selects the site? Do I need to sign a lease?

You should not enter into a franchise agreement if you are not satisfied with, or will not have the opportunity to approve the premises. In most franchise agreements, the ultimate responsibility for site selection rests with the franchisee. In some cases the franchisor will take the head lease and in other cases you will be asked to take the lease. If you are to enter into a licence agreement in relation to the premises rather than a lease you should obtain legal advice about that arrangement. The legal position of a licensee is different to that of a leasee.