Franchisors’ Legal Services

You want your franchisees to portray your company as a franchisor accurately. Our franchise attorney in Florida can assist you with the following services, whether you are a first-time franchisor or have hundreds of franchisees:

• Litigation Concerning Franchises
• Advice on Franchisee Relations
• State Registration of Franchises
• Development of Franchise Systems
• Development of the FDD (Florida Disclosure Documents)
• Feasibility Study for a Franchise
• Arbitration & Mediation

 Our franchise lawyers provide timely legal advice to assist you in building and protecting your franchise intellectual property and the success of your franchisees. We also represent franchisors in litigation and mediation to help you resolve conflicts with your franchisees.

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Services Related to Franchises (Other Franchise-Related Services)

Services for Franchisees in Need of Legal Advice

Our goals also tend to be aligned with Franchisors.  We support franchisees in creating a successful business as a franchisee in Florida. Our legal services for single-unit and multi-unit franchisees include:

• Class Action Defense
• Litigation Concerning Franchises
• Lease Negotiation & Reviews for Franchisee Collective Bargaining
• Negotiation for a Repurchase
• Evaluation of the FDD (Florida Document Disclosure)
• Termination of a Franchise Agreement

We provide the legal structure to assist Franchisees in keeping a positive working relationship with the Franchisor while growing the franchise. Our franchise practice helps franchisors avoid legal issues; it’s that straightforward. We fight to preserve your financial interests if any legal matters arise.

Services Related to Franchises (Other Franchise-Related Services)

For any franchise needs in Florida, contact our franchise attorney. We provide local, bespoke services for the following:

• Brokerage and Finder’s Fee Agreements
• Agreements on Co-Branding
• Agreements with two parties and more complex multiparty contracts
• Franchisor Due Diligence research
• Franchise Law Compliance Negotiations on Contracts
• Registration of Subfranchisors

We support you in all aspects of franchising because we are a full-service law practice. We can assist you in the following ways:

• Support the development, operation, and expansion of Franchise systems.
• Finance and loan transactions negotiated and documented.
• Arbitration, mediation, and litigation to resolve franchise and dealer conflicts.
• Craft development agreements, sale-leaseback contracts, and real estate disposition.
• Create distribution agreements, marketing strategies, and distribution partnerships.
• Mediate or litigate terminations and other relationship issues.
• File and manage Trade secrets, service marks, and trademarks and all related franchise licensing.
• Property acquisition
• Set up franchise financing strategies and contracts.
• Develop Franchise licenses and renewals.
• Develop or litigate global franchising and distribution strategy.
• Draw up consistent offering circulars.
• Navigate registration and disclosure
• Craft franchise agreements.
• Develop franchise and distribution strategies.
• Create public offerings, private placements, and funding opportunities.
• Ensure that the Franchisor follows federal and state franchise laws.
• Support Mergers and Acquisitions
• Draft leases, employment agreements, and associated documents.

Our franchise lawyer is knowledgeable with both general franchise regulations and statutes impacting specific types and industries in Florida.