Paying royalty and advertising fees to a franchise

Q: What is the law in shariah with regards to paying royalty and advertising fees to a franchise purchased?

A: Royalty has got no basis in Islam. They may charge for permissible services. Advertising for you is a permissible service provided.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)