Franchise notice period wording

[TeaBoyYorks]

Can you let me know what you think about this wording. Is the notice period to be given after the initial 2 years making 2 years and 3 months in total, or, can notice be given within the 2 years ago so you can terminate at 2 years and 1 day?

I read it as, notice can be given within the 2 years and terminate at 2 years and 1 day.
My partner reads it as notice to be given after the initial 2 years so your actually held in for 27 months in total.
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After a period of 2 years from the date of this agreement, either party may terminate this agreement without cause upon 3 months written notice.
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Thanks TeaBoy

[R0b]

After a period of 2 years

As above, there must be a period of 2 years so the earliest would be 2 years and 3 months, if you give notice at the 2 year mark, or you could give it earlier if you wish but can't terminate any earlier than 2 years and 3 months.

I see your point, but I would take the more cautious approach and probably not worth the risk of being in breach of contract for unlawful termination for the sake of a few months.

[TeaBoyYorks]

Many Thanks for that Rob. Very helpful.