Franchise Law – The Business Law Group

Grand Rapids Franchise Attorney

Owning a franchise creates a unique situation. You can enjoy the vast opportunities of being a business owner, but you are also required to act under an entire set of rules, regulations and procedures as directed by the larger franchise company. A franchise is a combination of many areas of law including business law, investment law, contract law and intellectual property law.

Franchising a business is complicated process but it allows for a business owner to expand and grow his business without having to oversee the operation of that expansion. Buying and selling a franchise can also be complicated. A franchise law attorney from our firm can prepare or review the necessary documents including the Franchise Disclosure Document on your behalf, identify any potential issues and ensure the items contained in the documents are in your best interests.

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The Business Law Group lawyers assist both franchisors and franchisees in:

Financing franchise development, acquisition, and expansion;
Developing and operating a franchise system;
Securing, maintaining, and enforcing intellectual property rights, including preparing licensing, confidentiality, non-compete, non-solicit, and trade secret assignments;
Preparing and registering franchise disclosure documents;
Preparing franchise agreements, area-developer agreements, and other franchise documents;
Preparing and negotiating commercial lease agreements and real estate purchase agreements;
Corporate maintenance, such as business formation, preparing employment policies, operations manuals, and buy/sell agreements;
Transition to new ownership and new franchisees, and planning for business succession

The Business Law Group helps franchisors and franchisees lay the groundwork for successful relationship and is an invaluable asset to either party in these transactions. Contact one of our experienced attorneys today and find out what we can do for you.

The Grand Rapids law office of The Business Law Group serves the legal needs of business and individual clients throughout western Michigan, including Muskegon, Holland, Allendale, Jenison, Walker, Hudsonville, West Olive, Coopersville, Georgetown, Ionia, Lowell, Ravenna, Grand Haven, Wyoming, Kentwood, Grandville, Spring Lake, Zeeland, Rockford, Hastings, Belding,and Standale; and Kent County, Muskegon County, Ottawa County and Allegan County, Michigan (MI).