Practice Area: Corporate and Business Law

Whether you’re a current franchise owner or considering venturing into the world of franchising, understanding how state and federal laws safeguard franchisees is crucial for informed decision-making and mitigating your risk. Mansour Gavin’s attorneys offer legal services to both franchisees and franchisors. With extensive experience representing both sides across diverse industries, we help clients determine the best way to structure their transactions.

We advise franchisees on entity selection, establishing new franchising entities, and provide ongoing legal support post-purchase. Our services encompass reviewing and drafting franchise agreements, conducting due diligence, leading negotiations, facilitating financing, offering legal assistance with leasing or real estate acquisitions, and advising on various aspects of franchise transactions.

We advise clients on compliance with federal and state regulations, registrations, intellectual property, trade secrets and other requirements of franchising such as:

• Drafting and reviewing the terms of Franchise Disclosure Documents and franchise agreements
• Advising on franchisees’ rights under state and federal laws
• Assisting with due diligence and negotiations throughout the franchise sale and purchase process
• Providing industry insights drawn from our diverse franchise representation experience

Franchise owners have a responsibility to adhere to franchise agreements and pertinent laws and regulations at federal and state levels. Our franchise attorneys will guide you in understanding and fulfilling your legal obligations, as well as resolving any disputes that may arise.