Franchise Services

FRG devotes a large part of its practice to representing franchise companies in national and international expansion including delivery of franchise, corporate, real estate and trademark services. In addition to representing many national franchise systems, the firm helps smaller companies plan and launch new franchise programs.

As part of its devotion to franchise and distribution clients, the firm:

Develops, reviews, and analyzes international and domestic franchise programs and other growth strategies.
Prepares all legal documents, including UFOC and FTC disclosure statements.
Keeps disclosure statements updated.
Obtains and maintains state registrations
Negotiates contracts with franchisees.
Counsels franchisors on franchise renewals, transfers and terminations.
Settles franchisee disputes.
Provides mediation, arbitration and litigation services.
Provides federal and state agency administrative representation.

In addition to representing companies in launching franchise programs, the firm also represents individuals and entities purchasing individual unit franchises, area development rights or distribution rights.

The members of FRG have been practicing in the area of franchise law since 1984, and we have been a member of the International Franchise Association’s Counsel of Franchise Suppliers since 1984.