Matters

  • Drafted franchise disclosure documents and all franchise-related agreements for emerging and middle-market franchisors.
  • Negotiated the purchase and sale of franchise systems and franchised businesses in a variety of industries.
  • Prepared and filed initial and renewal franchise state registration documents.
  • Counselled start-up and early-stage franchisors through formation and the early years of offering franchises in the United States and internationally.
  • Counselled clients on all franchise-related issues such as regulatory compliance, franchisee relationships, vendor relationships, etc.
  • Revised and negotiated commercial leases for franchisees in a variety of industries and location types.
  • Developed form franchise agreements, development agreements, termination agreements, and release agreements for franchisors.
  • Counselled clients regarding a variety of distribution relationships, including distribution arrangements, franchises and business opportunities.
  • Counselled franchisee clients regarding their potential purchase of a franchised business.