As with many of our other practice areas, Souza Roy has experience representing clients on both sides of the transaction in its franchise practice, giving our attorneys the knowledge and perspective to provide valuable advice.

For franchisors, we prepare franchise disclosure documents and regulatory filings, handle renewals and assignments of franchises, and represent clients in franchise negotiations, both domestic and international, and in franchise disputes.

For franchisees, we assist with new franchisee approvals, review franchise disclosure documents, negotiate new franchise agreements and franchise renewals, advise clients as to franchise compliance, handle assignments of franchise agreements and represent clients in franchise disputes with franchisors.

Our trademark, commercial leasing and corporate attorneys may step in to help clients with matters like trademark licensing in a franchise setting, negotiating advantageous lease terms for the franchise and any needed entity formation matters to successfully complete a new franchise transaction.