Practices: Franchise and Distribution

Ungaretti & Harris’ Franchise and Distribution Group represents franchisors in all phases of their business throughout the United States and serves as general counsel for those franchisors that operate internationally.

We provide practical business advice from the presentation of an initial concept through a franchisor’s growth and expansion to succession planning. We assist with initial formation and registration, disclosure counseling, operational assistance, and dispute resolution. We file renewals and assist with any other ancillary matters that may arise, such as in the areas of real estate, corporate, employment, and intellectual property.

Ungaretti & Harris attorneys are active participants in the franchise bar and frequent speakers at both the state and national level.

Services for our Franchise and Distribution clients include:

• New Franchisor Entity Formation
• Trademark and IP Registration and Protection
• Franchise and Business Opportunity Registration
• Franchise and Business Opportunity Renewals
• Compliance with state and federal requirements
• Operational Support
  • Disclosure / Best Practices
  • Real Estate
  • Employment
  • Antitrust
  • General Advice and Assistance
• Termination / Litigation / Dispute Resolution
• International
  • Registration abroad
  • US Registration of Foreign Franchises
• Master Franchise Agreements
• Area Development Agreements
• Distribution Arrangements