Franchise
The attorneys at Just, Gurr & Associates 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 (408) 371-2200 today.
