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Buying or Selling a Franchise

We assist clients with:

  • Review and explanation of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
  • Analysis of franchise agreements and ancillary contracts
  • Identification of restrictive covenants, renewal conditions, and exit limitations
  • Negotiation of key economic and operational terms
  • Structuring franchise sales, transfers, and assignments
  • Coordination with franchisors to obtain required approvals
  • Risk assessment prior to signing or closing

Franchise-Specific Transaction Considerations
Franchise transactions raise issues not present in ordinary business sales, including required franchisor consent, rights of first refusal, transfer fees, and mandatory re-franchising on current agreement forms. We help clients anticipate and navigate these constraints to avoid unexpected exposure.