Franchisor legal obligations vary by state. We guide growing franchises in complying with federal and state laws involving corporate structure and registration obligations, as well as licensing, advertising and privacy-related issues.

We have assisted franchise clients in complying with franchisor legal obligations under federal and state law, including:

• A Southern BBQ-themed restaurant service franchisor with more than two dozen locations across the United States in converting to a licensing to franchising structure.
• A New York City high-end restaurateur in utilizing state and federal franchise exemptions from registration and disclosure.
• An established East Coast jeweler in utilizing the fractional franchise exemption to expand locations.
• An established printing and publishing company in strategizing and structuring its franchise system utilizing the fractional franchise exemption.
• A well-respected caterer in its structuring of a licensing program for online party and event planning using a fractional franchise structure.
• A licensor of cupcake stores formed business contracts with bakery licensees located in three major cities.
• A national childcare franchise system in navigating technology and privacy-related issues.
• A successful Washington, DC-area developer of a popular sub sandwich concept in various franchise regulatory and contractual matters.
• A youth soccer program in general corporate and franchising matters.
• A provider of youth amateur sports leagues and camps in organizing its franchise system and preparing its franchise disclosure documents and agreements.
• A printing service company in converting a licensor system to a franchise system, resulting in improved profitability.
• A well-established regional provider of commercial maintenance services in launching a franchise.
• A business providing online education and in-person workshops in launching a franchise. The business handles meetings and events, including related advertising and sponsorships, used to coach and support women in creating, implementing, expanding and networking their business and personal projects.
• Individual franchisees in a wide range of industries, including food, consulting, cleaning and tutoring to photography, homecare and household services.
• Eight of the leading franchisees in an urgent care system.
• A women’s fashion boutique on franchise relations and state registration obligations.
• A temporary staffing business on franchise relations and state registration obligations.