Business Franchise Attorney Serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania
For business owners looking to expand their business, franchising seems like the next logical step. Franchising is the business structuring process which gives a franchisee the right to operate using the franchisor’s system and name.
Franchising, in most cases, is a win-win situation, but it entails unique complications and risks for both the parties involved. Before taking this next step, business owners have to consider several details. Any misstep or weak planning can cost business owners money and time.
Holdsworth Law allows businesses to gain the most from their success, expand their market all the while protecting their brand. We offer representation and experienced guidance for all aspects of franchise law. From franchise litigation to franchise agreements, our lawyers help you throughout the issue.
The facets of the franchise law that we cover include, but are not limited to:
- Draft franchise-relate documents which include Franchise and License Agreements, Area Development Agreements and Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
- Thoroughly review all the franchise-related documents
- Negotiate with franchisee and franchisors about the franchise-related documents. Which involves documents like non-compete agreement, buyback and sellback agreements, and termination agreement.
- Registration of trademark
- Infringement of intellectual property rights
- Fraud claims
- Termination issues
- Enforcement of non-competition agreements
- Contract breachEmployment matters
Holdsworth Law also has experience in advising clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation related to franchisors and franchisee. Our services in this regard include but are not limited to:
- Infringement of intellectual property rights
- Fraud claims
- Termination issues
- Enforcement of non-competition agreements
- Contract breach
- Employment matters
Our client driven approach
At Holdsworth Law, our lawyers work closely with our clients and enable them to achieve optimal results from their franchise system. Our approach is to ensure that our clients’ needs and demands are fulfilled. We are focused on understanding every client’s unique situation and shape the strategy according the need of our clients.
Our well-constructed franchise agreements address a full range of issues, involving the use of trademarks, management, hours of operation, production process, equipment, independent advertising, franchisor promotions, training and hiring. Our lawyers strive to clarify the rights and obligation of each party ensured under the agreement to prevent regulatory scrutiny and future dispute.
When disputes do surface, we represent franchises or franchisors in regulatory disputes or in litigation. Furthermore, our knowledgeable attorney works vigorously to protect your interests in negotiations, or in legal proceedings.
Why choose us?
It is our goal to help our clients to reach their business objectives in the most cost-effective and efficient manner while protecting their interest and reducing their liabilities.
Whether you are franchisor or a franchisee, our attorneys will vigorously represent you at the forefront and at every juncture of your case. Schedule a free legal consultation.