Franchise

The attorneys at Bruce D. Townsend use their business insight and legal knowledge to solve the problems of franchise and distribution system clients across a broad range of industries. We are dedicated to helping our clients maximize the potential of their franchise systems.

Services

Our firm provides the following services to our franchise clients:

• The formation, expansion through acquisitions and joint ventures, and divestiture of franchise systems
• Guidance on marketing and distribution agreements
• Franchise sales law compliance, including franchise registration, state and federal disclosure requirements, and monitoring of legislative and judicial developments
• Representation in complex litigation matters, including franchise termination and post-termination obligations
• Representation in regulatory actions
• Enforcement of franchisee contract requirements, including maintenance of quality standards, reporting duties, and restrictive covenants
• Registration, protection, and licensing of trademarks, service marks, copyrights, and trade secrets
• Assistance and representation in commercial loan transactions
• Representation in the purchase, leasing, or development of real property
• Representation in workout situations, including workout negotiations and bankruptcies

In addition to serving established franchise clients, we can help local business owners develop marketable concepts to become country-wide franchisors.

To discuss a franchise-related legal matter, contact our office at 845-778-2228 today.