I'm dedicated to representing franchisors and franchisees. I am a frequent speaker and author on franchising, and a Franchise Times Legal Eagle.
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Franchise Your Business
We have helped launch, and are always working on the launch of more successful new franchisors.
If you are looking to franchise your business, we can help guide you to along the path for growth and success. We advise regarding the many variations of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD), franchise agreements, area developer agreements, area representative agreements, business opportunity disclosure documents, licensing and distributions agreements. We also assist those seeking to design their offering to avoid the application of franchising or business opportunity laws...
How to Identify Good Franchisee Candidates
After 28 years in business as a pawnbroker, Robbie Whitten decided it was the right time to franchise the company he and his father founded in 1980. Over two years Whitten spent $200,000 in franchise development and in 2010 he sold the first Money Mizer Pawn & Jewelry franchise to two men who he considers ideal partners.
Purchasing Franchises
We represent select single and multi unit franchisees, area developers, and master franchisees.
We provide in depth analysis of franchise agreements, disclosure documents from the perspective of managing risks, and negotiating the issues most critical to the franchisee. We add value to franchise purchases in assisting them with corporate formations, lease negotiations, non-compete enforcement and the like.
Franchise Lawyer Scott Weber
I'm dedicated to representing franchisors and franchisees.
I've been a frequent speaker and author on the topic of franchising, and a Franchise Times Legal Eagle. In addition to my restaurant and retail franchise experience, I, and our team have particular experience in the area of franchising licensed or professional businesses, like spas, salons, weight loss centers and other health care related businesses, as well as advising clients in their efforts to franchise on military bases, government installations and other alternative venues.
Growing Franchisors
We represent many large established franchisors, business opportunity sellers, licensors and distribution systems.
For many clients, we serve as "Outside General Counsel" managing and assisting them with a wide variety of legal issues that impact their franchise operations. We have successful and happy clients, who trust us with their legal matters, and value our insights. Our motto is to be knowledgeable, practical and responsive.
Franchise Attorney Practice Areas
Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
Franchise Agreement Review
Franchise Agreements
Leasing / Corporate
Franchise Registrations
Dispute Resolution / Enforcement
Intellectual Property
Mergers and Acquisitions
Licensing / Bus. Ops / Dist.
