Franchise Opportunity and Start-Up Franchisor Services Attorney
With over 20 years of experience in franchising, the lawyer and legal support staff at Brinkley Legal Services offer the complete legal solution for franchising companies large and small – from the start-up to the experienced franchisor.
For the Start-Up Franchisor:
Franchising is a very lucrative business: you can expand your presence on a large scale and substantially increase your profits. At Brinkley Legal Services we will not only work with you and your staff in developing the template for a successful franchise and the corresponding FDD and other franchising documents, but we offer guidance on how to practically manage as a franchisor to avoid legal pitfalls and the practical mistakes the can plague the less experienced. Attorney Brinkley and his support staff are highly experienced with the initial start-up phase for your franchise.
Your business model is successful. You have a high-quality product. We can help you in expanding your operations and increase your profits with a successful conversion to a franchise.
We will work with you and your business as part of a team. The relationship is ongoing to accomplish your goals. If you are interested in start-up franchisor services, we can assist you with the formalities and legal arrangements associated with a new franchise. We are experienced with all of the following:
- Small business franchise
- Franchise agreements
- Franchise association
- Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
- International franchise
- Franchise solutions
- Development agreements
- Business opportunities
If you are seeking to franchise your business or advice on alternative growth strategies, our attorney can help you devise the appropriate course of action, advise you of your options, and help you with necessary documentation.
We can advise you of your risks obligations, likely costs, and offer you the competent legal advice of experienced franchise professionals, and we work with our clients throughout the life of the franchise. Our attorney will help you from the moment you convert your business to a franchise and will take ongoing precautionary and necessary procedure measures for your protection.
For the Existing Franchisor:
Having already converted your business model to a franchise format, you are already familiar with the myriad constraints and requirements of franchising. With Brinkley Legal Services, our lawyer and legal staff can help you manage your disclosure, compliance, and franchisee management systems or bring those functions “in-house”.
Our experienced franchise attorney and support staff can provide you with the advice and assistance to continue the ongoing management of your franchise. Among our many franchisor services, we offer legal assistance with the following:
- Franchise/license/development agreements
- Franchisee rights
- Renewal or transfer
- Franchise offering circulars with ancillary documentation
- Customized documentation for state-specific requirements
- Franchise registrations in applicable states
- Annual updating
- Registration management
- Compliance programs
- Training programs
- International franchising
- Risk disclosure documents
- Business contract review
- Franchise agreements
- Cure periods
- Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
- Buy a franchise
- Sell a franchise
- Franchise solutions
As a franchise owner you have to maintain your FDD and related documents in accordance with FTC and applicable state rules. Our attorney and staff can help you to ensure that you comply with these procedures. We can also assist you with contract modifications, disclosure documents, and risk analysis for your franchise.
We work with franchisors in an ongoing relationship. Our attorney and support staff establish a relationship with the franchising company to facilitate success in the franchise industry.
Our attorney and support staff will maintain the offering circular in compliance with federal rules and applicable state and other jurisdictional rules, including foreign countries. We will protect your business by complying with all applicable rules and regulations on an ongoing basis. We will strive to ensure that your franchise is in good standing in all jurisdictions.
Contact Brinkley Legal Services if you are interested in more information about corporate services, contracts, trademarks, or a new or existing franchise. We would be happy to assist you.
Brinkley Legal Services
111 Second Avenue NE, Suite 900
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Phone: (727) 322-9400