GrainFuel Nexus® Franchise & Commercial Agency Network.

GrainFuel Nexus® offers a unique legally structured international franchise model, designed for professionals and entrepreneurs aiming to participate in the global physical commodity trading.

With a registered trademark and a strong advisory foundation, our franchise program provides franchisees with access to our brand, reputation, expertise, and operational frameworks.  

Our franchise framework is built on international best practices, ensuring credibility with counterparties, buyers, sellers, banks, and institutions. 

KEY ADVANTAGES

1. Exclusive access to proprietary market intelligence and real-time data.

2. Structured RFQs and buyer–supplier pipelines to maximize deal flow.

3. Pre-arranged trade finance solutions, lowering entry barriers.

4. Guaranteed enforceable commissions through NCNDA + IMFPA templates.

5. Indemnity protections under EU Commercial Agency Law.

6. Global compliance oversight to manage sanctions and regulatory risks.

7. Access to arbitration mechanisms for cross-border enforceability.

8. Full use of GrainFuel Nexus® registered trademark.

9. Legal manuals, templates, and standard operating procedures.

10. Collective bargaining power with suppliers and shipowners.

Franchisees are empowered to :

Build regional buyer/seller pipelines under GrainFuel Nexus® protocols.

Develop and manage client contracts, negotiations, and trade documentation.

Oversee logistics coordination with shipping companies, inspection agencies, and insurers.

Deliver continuous advisory services to government, banks, and private sector clients.

LEGAL FRAMEWORK 

All  contracts and partner operations are governed by :

EU Commercial Agency Directive 86/653/EEC.

UN Convention on Contracts for the International 

Sale of Goods (CISG)ICC Model Contracts (SPA, Charter Party, Trade Finance).

NCNDA & IMFPA (confidentiality, exclusivity, commission protection).

Arbitration under ICC/LCIA rules. 

Compliance with sanctions, AML, and KYC

Governing law 

Irish law (or alternative jurisdiction as specified in each franchise contract). 

Franchise Agreement

A comprehensive agreement clearly defining the rights and obligations of both franchisor and franchisee. Includes: intellectual property usage, brand integrity, compliance obligations, confidentiality, reporting requirements, liability limitations, and termination clauses.

Compliance & Due Diligence

The GrainFuel Nexus ® standard compliance and framework applicable across all franchisees. It is aligned with international banking, trade finance, and commodity trading practices.  

Know Your Customer (KYC) Procedures.

Verification of buyer/seller corporate registration.

Collection of directors’ IDs, proof of address, and tax compliance documents.     

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance.

Screening against international sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN). Ongoing monitoring of transactions to prevent illicit activities.     

Sanctions & Regulatory Adherence.

No transaction may breach EU, UK, or US sanctions regimes.  

Contractual Framework

The GrainFuel Nexus ® standard contractual framework ,applicable across all franchisees ; 

Mandates.

Signed buyer or seller mandates required before negotiations commence. 

Exclusive or semi-exclusive mandates clearly defining scope.
Non-Circumvention, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NCNDA) 

Protects all parties from circumvention and ensures strict confidentiality. 

Mandatory before the disclosure of any sensitive commercial information or buyer/seller data.

Enforceable under ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) rules.  

Irrevocable Master Fee Protection Agreement (IMFPA)

Sets out the commissions, revenue-sharing percentages, and payment flows between intermediaries, franchisees, and the franchisor. 

Registered with the buyer’s/seller’s bank via SWIFT MT799/760 where applicable.     

Ensures payment security and eliminates disputes.

Dispute Resolution    

Any disputes shall be resolved under ICC arbitration rules in Paris or London. Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms may be specified in the franchise agreement.  

COMMERCIAL FRAMEWORK

Brand Royalty Fee Ongoing percentage of net revenue generated under the GrainFuel Nexus® brand. in line with international franchise standards.  

Shared Revenue & Commissions Standard model 70% retained by franchisee / 30% remitted to franchisor - Applies to consultancy retainers, brokerage commissions, and advisory contracts.  

HQ supplies IP, and compliance ; local executes operations and bears on-the-ground risk.
Alternative splits can be negotiated: for high-risk or high-support markets HQ may take 40%, for low-support HQ may take 20%. (To Be Explicit In Term Sheet )

Additional Revenue Streams

Brokerage on freight and shipping (time-charter, voyage-charter, and freight assessments).

Educational programs and training delivered under the GrainFuel Nexus ® Academy brand. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in commodity global sourcing, ship chartering, or trade finance.

Demonstrated trade history with verifiable transactions.

Strong industry references and compliance with ethical trading practices.

Typical Suitable Candidates

Independent commodity traders & brokers.

Former bank or trading house professionals.

Ship chartering specialists.

Regional niche firms in grains, biofuels, industrial chemicals.

HOW TO JOIN

The GrainFuel Nexus® Franchise provides franchisees with a fully integrated framework: legal protections, compliance structures, standardized contracts, operational manuals, and global brand recognition.

Step1

Submit an email application with trade credentials and references.

Step2

Undergo a Compliance due diligence review and eligibility verification.

Step3 

Execute Franchise Agreement OR Agency Agreement when appropriate.

Step 4 

Begin operations as a GrainFuel Nexus® agency in your country

Apply now and become part of the GrainFuel Nexus® Agency  Network.

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