Franchisor Attorneys
As a franchisor, you have many responsibilities and legal obligations regarding the start-up and maintenance of your franchise under federal and state franchise laws. Whether you are an existing franchisor or you are seeking to start a new franchise program, you want to lay and maintain the proper legal foundation for the success of your business.
At Carter & Tani, we have over 25 years of experience in assisting franchisors to meet their responsibilities and legal obligations, as well as enforcing and protecting their rights. We are knowledgeable about franchise law, including the Amended FTC Rule on franchising (that became effective July 1, 2008) and state franchise registration and disclosure laws which govern the offer and sale of franchises, as well as state laws that govern the franchise relationship (transfers, renewals, terminations, etc.). Contact Carter & Tani for effective legal counsel regarding your Franchise Disclosure Document, franchise agreement, franchise registrations, or any other franchise law question.
The legal protections you make now can help to protect you from liabilities and future litigation. We will keep you informed so that you can make the legal decisions in the best interest of your franchise.
In addition to changes in the disclosure requirements, there are new and different rules for selling franchises under the amended FTC Rule, including changes in the waiting periods and the manner of delivery of the disclosure document. We can train you in these new franchise sales procedures and disclosure requirements and provide ongoing guidance. Call Carter & Tani today for assistance in preparing your new Franchise Disclosure Document and to receive training in complying with the amended FTC Rule on Franchising.
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We maintain ongoing relationships with our clients. As franchise lawyers, we know that the legal maintenance of a franchise is ongoing. We are attorneys you can trust to keep your Franchise Disclosure Document up to date, keep your franchise registrations current, and keep you informed about franchise law developments.
Our attorneys can assist you in developing and expanding your franchise program beyond the single unit franchise offering, including:
- Subfranchise/Master Franchise program
- Area Development program
- Multi-Unit Development program
- Co-branding
We are experienced in preparing the contracts and disclosures for these programs and obtaining separate franchise registrations when necessary.
Maintaining legal compliance of your franchise program is critical to your success. Do not wait until it is too late to contact an experienced franchisor attorney. We will help you protect your franchise program and your investments.
There are many FTC (Federal Trade Commission) requirements and state franchise and business opportunity laws and regulations that franchisors must comply with in order to sell franchises. We can keep you abreast of rules relating to the offer and sale of franchises, registration and disclosure, and franchise termination, transfer, and non-renewal. Do not make important decisions without the legal guidance of attorneys you can trust.
Contact Carter & Tani today to speak with an experienced franchise law attorney. We would be happy to schedule an initial consultation regarding any legal matter related to your franchise or business.
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