Franchising growth is a leading driver of the U.S. post-pandemic recovery, with the industry accounting for nearly 3% of GDP. The resilience and expansion of franchise enterprises depend on growth that is sustainable and profitable. Buchalter’s deep legal bench supports this growth by managing every legal issue franchisor and franchisee encounter throughout its life, from labor & employment and joint employer liability, to succession plans, to real estate disputes, and more.
Protecting and Promoting Franchise Success
Clients value our in-depth experience and creativity in navigating this notoriously challenging regulatory arena, with particular emphasis on California. Buchalter advises and represents regional, national and international franchise clients across such industries as:
- Assisted Living and Senior Care
- Automotive Dealerships
- Business and Professional Services
- Construction
- Convenience Stores and Gas Stations
- Educational Products and Services
- Fitness and Gyms
- Food and Restaurants
- Health & Beauty
- Hotels & Motels
- Janitorial Services
- Lawn, Garden and Agricultural
- Maid and Personal Services
- Package Prep/ Shipment / Mail
- Retail Stores
- Security Services
- Staffing & Personnel Services
Buchalter is distinctive in this sector for its cross-practice experience related to franchises in the food, finance, medical and petroleum industries. Just like our clients, the business’ bottom-line is never an after-thought but rather the priority underscoring our legal counsel.
More Than Franchise Registration Counsel
Providing full-service counsel to the franchise industry means Buchalter clients gain an economical, one-stop, and centralized resource for the many unexpected issues that arise. Our comprehensive services extend far beyond registering a franchise and include:
- Business Succession and Estate Planning
- Compliance with State and Federal Regulations
- Construction Contracts
- Corporate Organization and Restructuring
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Employment Claims, including EEOC
- Franchise Disclosure and Registration
- Import / Export Compliance
- Intellectual Property Registration and Protection
- Licensing and Distribution
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Real Estate Leases and Purchases
- Sales, Terminations and Renewals
- Suppler and Vendor Contracts
- Union Contracts and Collective Bargaining Issues
- Tax Transactions and Consulting
While clients appreciate our ability to avoid the disruption of lawsuits and claims, they count on our strength in litigation and dispute resolution for their toughest challenges. Buchalter’s track record of successful representation of franchisors and franchisees in litigation covers the full gamut of issues, including partnership disputes, real estate, and construction conflicts, franchise disclosure and sales, employee and independent contractor discipline and disputes, franchise terminations, trademark disputes, and bankruptcy in state courts, federal courts, arbitrations, and appeals throughout the country.
