The Role of Your New York Franchise Lawyer (Part A)

The primary role of New York franchise lawyers relates to the representation of franchisors and franchisees. If you are a successful business owner and you may have questions like how do I "franchise my business" or "start a franchise". If you are an individual intersted in buying a franchise you may have questions about the franchisors FDD and what you need to know before signing a franchise agreement.

The Role of Your Franchise Attorney: Honest Counseling and Assessment

Start-Up Franchisors.
For the successful business owner looking to franchise his or her business, the most critical role of a franchise lawyer relates to informing you and providing you with the tools and resources necessary to determine if franchising is right for you. If it is, then your franchise lawyer should work with you to establish a detailed plan for the establishment of a franchise compliance program (including the preparation of your FDD) that is customized to your business and permits future growth and development. Learn more about "How to franchise Your Business". Get a complimentary free copy of "The Franchise Formula: A Guide to Franchising Your Business".

Franchisees - "Buying a Franchise".
For many individuals buying a franchise represents a change in both your professional career and economic path but also a large investment for both yourself and family. For prospective franchisees the role of the franchise lawyer should be one of information, FDD review and franchise agreement negotiation. Sometimes the best franchise desision is one where you "walk away from a franchise transaction". So you franchise lawyer should review the FDD, review the franchise agreement, prepare a review letter of the FDD, prepare proposed revisions to the franchise agreement, and negotiate with the franchisor. To learn more about "buying a franchise", get a complimentary free copy of "An Entrepreneurs Guide to Buying a Franchise".

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