Franchising is complex and highly specialized. Gust Rosenfeld's franchising lawyers address the wide spectrum of legal issues. Representing franchisors and franchisees, we help identify potential problems and create workable solutions. Our attorneys are thoroughly familiar with all aspects of franchising, distributorships and business opportunities including:

analysis of franchise agreements and offering circulars for potential franchisees
antitrust implications
commercial and financing transactions
compliance with state and federal law
confidentiality and non-competition agreements
dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and litigation
enforcing system standards and termination of franchisees
forming corporations and other business entities
general problems within franchise systems
leases
licensing issues
negotiating franchise and related agreements
preparing franchise agreements and multiple location agreements
preparing franchise offering circular disclosure
real estate acquisition, leases and financing
structuring of new and existing franchise systems
trademark questions, registrations and ongoing affidavit filings