Franchising isn’t just about growing your brand—it’s about building a system that thrives. We help you do it right.
Our firm partners with franchisors and franchisees to structure, protect, and scale their businesses in a complex regulatory environment. From drafting Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) to managing multi-state compliance and resolving disputes, we deliver the legal strategies that keep your franchise system strong and competitive.
We understand the challenges of franchising—strict compliance requirements, brand protection, evolving business models, and multi-jurisdictional operations. Our team provides practical, business-focused solutions that help you manage risk, maintain compliance, and seize opportunities for growth.
How We Support Franchise Businesses
We advise national franchisors, emerging brands, and multi-unit operators on a wide range of matters, including:
- Corporate & Governance: Advising on entity selection, ownership structures, and governance to support scalable growth.
- Franchise Formation, Compliance & Registration: Structuring franchise systems, preparing and updating FDDs, ensuring compliance with the FTC Franchise Rule and state laws, and managing registration filings and renewals.
- Franchise & Development Agreements: Drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, area development agreements, and master franchise agreements.
- Real Estate & Leasing: Negotiating leases for franchise locations, including build-to-suit and sublease arrangements.
- Employment & Labor Compliance: Addressing joint employer risks, wage and hour compliance, and workforce policies.
- Commercial Contracts & Supply Chain: Drafting and negotiating vendor, supply, and distribution agreements.
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Representing franchisors and franchisees in disputes involving termination, non-compete enforcement, and system compliance.
- Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & UCC Article 9: Advising on financial distress, debt restructuring, Chapter 11 proceedings, and secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code.
- Purchase or Sale: Guiding the purchase or sale of franchise systems and multi-unit operations, including due diligence, and integration planning.
With extensive experience navigating the franchise industry and its regulatory challenges, we help businesses stay compliant, safeguard their brand, and position themselves for sustainable growth.
