Knowledge | Experience | Results
We are familiar with federal and state laws regulating the franchise industry. We draft/review documentation typically used by franchise businesses. We have registered franchises with state administrators and responded successfully to challenges raised by such administrators. We work with franchise business owners to resolve disputes concerning their franchise agreements, in a multitude of industries. We litigate disputes involving franchise matters in state or federal courts.Our senior attorney, Thomas J. Shannon, has been interviewed on WGN (Chicago) radio on franchise matters.
Through our knowledge and experience, we help franchise clients to make good business decisions which increase their bottom line profitability.
Representative Matters by Our Firm
- Franchisor representation in drafting of Uniform Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document and all related documentation and registration with State.
- Ongoing representation of franchisors on matters related to compliance, advertising, and solicitation of franchise purchasers.
- Negotiations on behalf of franchisee for purchase of major fast food franchise.
- Representation of franchisee presented with Notice of Default: obtained withdrawal of notice and agreement to continued operation.
- Representation of franchisee on issues related to franchisor requirement of premises redesign.
- Negotiations on behalf of franchisee business owner in dispute with franchisor; obtained amendment to franchise agreement allowing termination and establishment of similar (non franchise) business at same location.
- Negotiations relative to terms of Franchise Agreement on behalf of numerous franchisees.
- Counseling and recommendations to franchisees on matters relating to termination of franchise business and related resolution of liability issues.