Franchising continues to grow, both domestically and internationally, in practically every industry sector imaginable. Recent trends and regulatory amendments in the area of franchising have produced many significant opportunities for franchisors to expand their concepts. We work closely with our franchise and distribution clients to guide them through the maze of state, federal, and sometimes international laws and regulations governing franchising and distribution.
Our team of professionals can prepare all documents necessary for your franchise, licensing or distribution system including the uniform franchise offering circular (“UFOC”), master and individual franchise agreements, multiple unit development agreements, area representative agreements, employment agreements, leases, intellectual property licenses and protection regimens, and other similar items. We help our clients understand their contractual rights and obligations and the statutory and regulatory restrictions that apply to the franchise relationship and to commercial exploitation of their trademark and other intellectual property rights, domestically and internationally. Further, we are available to represent our franchise clients in administrative proceedings, arbitration, other alternative dispute resolution proceedings, and in litigation in federal and state courts.
Rojas Law Firm’s multicultural and multi-lingual team represents clients both here in the United States and in connection with their global expansion efforts as well as clients from foreign countries who wish to enter the US market. In addition to preparing franchise documents, registering trademarks and educating our clients on the legal issues and their ramifications, we understand the practical issues involved in a successful franchise. We collaborate with expert franchise consultants experienced in developing marketing plans, employee training programs, advertising campaigns, operations manuals and similar strategies and documents, and with accountants who have developed expertise in areas germane to the franchise industry.
Working with the client’s team of in-house experts and with select outside consultants and professionals, we can assist our franchise clients to protect their valuable assets and maximize their profits within the constraints of the applicable laws.