Franchise Law

Whether you are a franchisor or a franchisee, we can assist with corporate and other business needs, including:

  • Advise client on the most appropriate choice of business entity
  • Prepare and file entity formation documents for chosen entity within which to conduct client's business operations
  • Prepare and negotiate member, shareholder and related agreements
  • Counsel on the business' responsibilities in order to maintain limited liability
  • Prepare, review and negotiate real property purchases and leases
  • Prepare, review and negotiate loan agreements
  • Prepare, review and negotiate partnership, joint venture and strategic alliance agreements
  • Advise client on the business' responsibilities as an employer and prepare and negotiate employment agreements
  • Advise client on the business' legal and regulatory responsibilities
  • Prepare confidentiality agreements and non-competition agreements
  • Provide general legal advice in connection with start-up business and other issues
  • Provide general legal advice in connection with existing business operations