Franchise Attorneys

A Franchise Attorney, whose principal focus is franchise law, can be a key element to an entrepreneur, current and future franchisee or franchisor, and anyone planning on opening or expanding their current franchise kingdom.  Upon opening a franchise, the prospective franchisee is given a franchise agreement or franchise contract that the franchisor requires signature on.  Certain stipulations in this agreement, such as, Under what circumstances the franchisor can terminate the franchise, What state’s franchise law will govern if a franchisor / franchisee dispute arises, and so forth, may be negotiated by a Franchise Attorney and changes in terms may be made.  The Franchise Attorney must be allowed to scrutinize the project in order to protect the franchisee. 

 

Any up-and-coming franchisor that has hopes of franchising nationally will have to complete the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC), a document that the franchisor is required to complete according to the FTC’s franchise law.  These documents may be tricky and extremely difficult to complete without the help of a Franchise Attorney who is capable of helping them complete and disclose the important information about its business, any pending lawsuits against the company, and backgrounds of the owners or principals, as required by the FTC.  Franchise Attorneys can also assist in the drafting of the Franchise Agreement containing the terms and conditions between a franchisor and a hopeful franchisee.  Whether you are purchasing a franchise business or franchising your already prosperous business format, you will need the help of a Franchise Attorney who is familiar with every aspect of the franchise law in the state in which you reside.