Franchise and Distribution
Our franchise attorneys represent start-up and established franchisors and franchisees, both domestic and international, on a wide range of franchise law matters.
Franchise arrangements have multiple levers. Terms over territory, advertising, financing, real estate, employee relations and liability are often negotiable. To keep the relationship healthy, an experienced franchise lawyer is able to work these levers to achieve a client’s goals while maintaining a healthy relationship across all parties.
Services
- Franchise and distribution programs
- Compliance with business opportunity laws
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Real estate transactions
- Manufacturing, supply, distribution and licensing agreements
- E-commerce counsel
- Employment counseling
- Litigation
Experience
National Franchise Expansions
Handled franchise-related matters, including acquisitions, developments, financing and operating agreements for over 160 quick service restaurants for one of the largest franchisees of Popeyes in the country.
Debt Facilities
Structured refinance on $25 million operating debt facilities for franchisee of multiple fast casual franchise units across the state of Florida.
Multi-State Leasebacks
Secured financing of a multi-state and multi-unit sale leaseback and simultaneous refinance of existing credit facilities for a subsidiary of a restaurant franchisee and operator.
Full Services for Franchisors
Managed licensing agreements, real estate, employment and litigation matters involving multiple brands for Tampa, Florida-based franchisor with over 200 franchise locations.
Commercial Transactions
Facilitated sales of multiple Dunkin Donuts franchises and handled all M&A, real estate and employment concerns for Jackson, Mississippi-based franchisee.
Loan Refinancing
Negotiated multimillion-dollar loan refinancing covering more than 100 fee-owned and leased restaurant sites for large restaurant chain franchisee.