FRANCHISOR TRANSACTIONAL SERVICES
Analysis of Proper Franchise Structure e.g. Single Unit; Area Development; Regional Developer
Compliant Disclosure Documents including the Franchise Agreement and Collateral Materials
State Registrations, Exemption Filings and Negotiations with Regulators
Operational Manual Review
Annual Renewal Services
Negotiations with Franchisees
Mergers and Acquisitions
Franchise Avoidance through Exemption-based Transactions
Dispute Counseling
Assistance with Franchisee and Dealership Termination
FRANCHISEE TRANSACTIONAL SERVICES
Franchise Disclosure Document Review and Analysis
Negotiations with Franchisor
Addendum Drafting and Review for Deal Modification
Business-Related Services to Launch the Franchise, including Entity Formation and Lease Review
TRADEMARK
Clearance of Proposed Marks
Prosecution before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Foreign Trademark Offices
Domestic and International Portfolio Maintenance
Brand Protection Services
Monitoring Client’s Portfolio
Advising Clients of Potential Infringement Activities
Cease and Desist Letters to Infringers Leading to Negotiation of a Resolution or Preparation for Litigation
BUSINESS CONSULTING
Analysis and Formation of Proper Entity, Considering Structures for Initial and Future Growth
Analysis of Strategies for Growth - e.g. Franchising, Licensing,
Company-Owned OperationsMergers and Acquisitions and Other Exit Strategies