Partnership Agreement Template for Hospitality Businesses (UK 2025)
Last updated: February 2025
Why Hospitality Businesses Need a Partnership Agreement
Hospitality partnership agreements govern collaborations between venues and caterers, hotel groups and event companies, or restaurant operators forming joint ventures for new concepts. These must address brand standards and quality consistency, revenue sharing for joint events, liability allocation for food safety incidents, and the handling of shared customer databases. The agreement should also cover exclusive arrangements and territory restrictions.
Key Clauses for Hospitality
- Brand standards and quality consistency requirements
- Revenue sharing for events and joint ventures
- Food safety liability allocation between partners
- Exclusivity arrangements and territory restrictions
Common Mistakes
- Not including food safety liability allocation, leaving both partners exposed to regulatory action
- Failing to specify brand standards that each partner must maintain, risking inconsistent customer experiences
Template Sections
- Brand standards and quality assurance schedule
- Revenue sharing and financial arrangements
- Food safety compliance and liability allocation
FAQ
How should hospitality partners allocate food safety liability?
Each partner should be responsible for food safety compliance within their area of control. The caterer is responsible for food preparation and storage, the venue for kitchen facilities and hygiene standards, and both share responsibility for allergen communication to guests. Include mutual indemnities, insurance requirements, and a joint food safety protocol that documents each party's obligations.
Should hospitality partnership agreements include exclusivity terms?
Often yes, particularly for venue-caterer partnerships and franchise-style arrangements. Define the scope of exclusivity carefully: geographic territory, event type, or customer category. Ensure exclusivity terms are proportionate and time-limited to avoid competition law issues. Include performance thresholds that must be met to maintain exclusivity.
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