Franchise Law

Our franchise attorneys can help franchisors with:

• Advising prospective franchisors on whether to franchise a concept
• Drafting the franchisor disclosure document (FDD), franchise agreement, and related agreements
• Counseling franchisors on compliance with federal and state franchise registration and disclosure laws
• Assisting franchisor with selecting the right entity structure for its business
• Drafting licensing agreements
• Assisting with franchisee negotiations, renewals, and terminations
• Advising franchisors in disputes with franchisees
• Assisting franchisors with resales of franchisee territories or locations
• Registration and protection of trademarks or other intellectual property rights
• Developing effective compliance programs

Selecting a franchise requires a great deal of effort and research. Before deciding to purchase a franchise, our attorneys can assist you with:

• Understanding franchising
• Advising prospective franchisees on whether to enter into the franchise relationship, including reviewing and explaining the franchise disclosure document (FDD) and franchise agreement
• Negotiating a franchise agreement with a franchisor
• Selecting the right entity structure for the franchisee’s business
• Negotiating a lease for franchisee’s business
• Entering into agreements with other parties for the operation of the franchise business