Legal team behind new Italian restaurant revealed
The legal team which worked to bring a new Italian restaurant to Nottingham has been unveiled.
Fraser Brown has advised the new franchisee of Wolf Italian who will open a new 55-seater venue on 29 May at 34 Market Street, creating 12 jobs.
The Nottingham franchise is the latest addition to Wolf’s seven existing UK sites in Chiswick, Wembley, Reading, Manchester and Leeds.
Fraser Brown Solicitors has been working with Wolf Italian since 2017, advising on the roll-out of its UK franchises. Supporting work has included preparation of franchise agreements, management agreements, side letters, advising on resales, property aspects, brand protection and associated legal aspects of operating a growing network of franchises in the UK.
Fiona Boswell, partner and head of franchising and commercial services and James Woodward, senior associate in commercial property at Fraser Brown Solicitors, advised on the Wolf Nottingham site on roll out of franchise documentation and secure the lease for Ehsan Shammasizadeh (the franchisee).
Tim Entwistle of Wolf Italian Street Food said: “With franchises all over the UK opened with the contract roll out assistance of Fraser Brown, moving to Nottingham felt like the next natural step for us and we’re thrilled to be opening our doors in the heart of this established city, bringing with us nutritious, healthy Italian cuisine to Nottingham’s already vibrant food and drink scene.”
“We’re currently looking to recruit for all staff positions at our new Nottingham site and welcome any local artists to help us create a unique piece in our store that can be a nod to our new location.”
Ehsan Shammasizadeh, franchisee of Wolf Italian Street Food in Nottingham, said: “From a franchising perspective Wolf is a strong, innovative brand with a simplistic and fresh concept that will be well received in Nottingham.
Boswell said: “Having worked with Wolf for the opening of its other UK franchises, it’s been a pleasure to advise on the latest franchise addition to the East Midlands in Nottingham, especially with Fraser Brown having a solid presence and franchise expertise in the region and with our headquarters in the city centre. We look forward to continuing our support of Wolf’s future UK franchises and wish them every success for the opening and future.”
“Woodward added: “The Nottingham site is sure to be well received by food lovers and the Market Street premises is well situated to receive good footfall in the city centre.”
Wolf Italian Street Food has plans for further UK franchises in Manchester and Glasgow, with the new sites set to open in 2019.
