Our national franchise and distribution group has advised hundreds of local and national clients in franchise, licensing and distribution matters including:
- Structuring franchise, distribution and licensing programs
- Advising clients on whether a business arrangement constitutes a franchise, dealership or other agency relationship which results in the application of special laws, both domestically and
- internationally
- Preparing Franchise Disclosure Documents and state registrations
- Counseling clients on registration, renewals, sales compliance, relationship laws and business opportunity laws
- Advising clients on franchise terminations, transfers and renewals
- Representing franchise companies (both franchisors and franchisees) in litigation, arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution
- Assisting in establishing and maintaining franchise compliance programs
- Protecting brands, including trademark and service mark registration and enforcement
- Protecting and enforcing other Intellectual Property, including copyright, patent, trade secrets, domain names and trade dress
- Enforcing non-compete provisions in franchise and distribution agreements
- Counseling clients on employment, compensation and employee benefits issues and litigation
- Identifying and minimizing state and local tax issues
- Acquiring and leasing real estate
- Advising clients on corporate and real estate financing and capital formation
- Selecting and structuring entities
- Leading mergers and acquisitions