Franchise
We represent franchisees and franchisors in both the business and legal aspects of franchising. Our law firm has represented franchisees and franchisors in a wide variety of trades and industries, including: restaurant, bedding, furniture, automotive, health and beauty, business services, hospitality, printing and other retail businesses and services. The specific types of legal services we offer in connection with franchising include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating franchise agreements, area developer agreements and distribution agreements
- Drafting and reviewing franchise disclosure documents on behalf of franchisees and franchisors and counseling clients regarding compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations specific to franchises
- Structuring entities for the operation or offering of a franchise
- Structuring, negotiating, and closing sales and purchases of existing franchise businesses