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