Franchising

Higier Allen & Lautin represents a variety of franchise systems ranging from small start-up ventures to those with an established national presence.

We counsel clients on business and legal issues specific to franchise systems and regularly provide the following franchise-related services:

• Providing business and legal advice in establishing, structuring and forming new franchise programs
• Counseling clients regarding state and federal compliance issues
• Developing policies, procedures and manuals for franchise systems
• Preparing and updating franchise disclosure documents
• Preparing and updating franchise agreements, development agreements and other related franchise program agreements
• Registering franchise offerings with state agencies
• Advising clients regarding issues pertaining to vendors, suppliers and distribution networks (including issues related to required vendors and suppliers)
• Counseling clients concerning anti-trust issues
• Advising clients regarding non-compete, territorial encroachment, non-renewal and transfer issues
• Structuring advertising funds and marketing cooperatives
• Providing advice regarding marketing and advertising programs Enforcing franchise agreements