Dady & Gardner – Franchisee Lawyers
Franchising is a well-established business model that, when properly executed, offers the benefits of small business ownership and the benefits of association with a large and well-established business entity, the franchisor.
Dady & Gardner franchise attorneys serve as a tremendous resource for those looking to take the first step towards purchasing and operating a successful franchised business.
What Franchisee Attorneys Do?
A franchise agreement is a huge commitment to enter into. A franchise relationship can be a 20+ year commitment that may require an initial investment of anywhere from $40,000 to over $10,000,000. A franchise relationship has many variables to understand and plenty of paperwork to navigate- the franchise agreement itself can often exceed 50 pages. The Franchise Disclosure Document often exceeds 200 pages.
Dady & Gardner’s franchise attorneys work with you to review and negotiate the terms of your franchise contract, help you understand what the document entails, and develop an understanding of the long-term obligations of both parties.
Additionally, a franchise lawyer will be a constant throughout the life of your businesses, offering protection against terminations, non-renewals; advice on contractual rights and selling franchise interests; and any other franchise law issue that could surface.
How Are Franchise Lawyers Different from General Practice Lawyers? :
Just like lawyers who focus on bankruptcy law, criminal law, or tax law, a franchise attorney is well versed in the legalese and best practices necessary to represent and defend franchisee entrepreneurs. You wouldn’t have your general practice doctor perform surgery on you; you would go to a surgeon. You wouldn’t have a workers’ compensation lawyer represent you in your divorce; you would get a divorce lawyer. Why would you then ask a general practice lawyer to represent you in a franchise matter? The answer is – you shouldn’t, you should use a qualified franchise attorney.
How to Hire Your Own Franchise Attorney:
Once you’ve decided to secure the services of a franchise lawyer, you must determine which attorney to hire. There are many important things to consider before selecting the firm who will represent your concerns as a franchise owner:
- Expertise – Dady & Gardner’s franchise law experts are industry leaders who have assisted all varieties of franchises with their business success.
- Certification – Chambers USA, which honors law firms in areas of excellence, ranked Dady & Garder as the top franchisee law firm in 2012 and 2013.
- Transparency – Our franchise law experts take complex legal issues and educate our clients in simple and transparent terms.
- Testimonials – Dady & Gardner has worked with numerous franchisors and franchisees across a number of disciplines. Their high praise speaks to our skills.
The Dady & Gardner team of franchise lawyers offer franchise legal services that include:
- Termination/Non Renewal
- Buying a Franchise
- Changes in Supplier/policy
- Territorial Protection
- Fraud & Misrepresentation
- Breach of contract
- Group Representation
- Franchise Associations
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Other Unfair Practices
For more information on securing Dady & Gardner’s premiere franchise law services, contact us today!
Dady & Gardner
80 South Eight Street
#5100 IDS Center
Minneapolis, Mn
Phone: 612.359.9000
Fax: 612.359.3507
Email: [email protected]
*NOTICE: This blog is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as providing legal advice. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding this blog post.