Burr & Forman LLP

Our experience includes advising franchisors and franchisees on federal and state disclosure requirements, as well as assisting franchisors in navigating state franchise and business opportunity registration processes. We coordinate and maintain multi-state franchise registrations, renewals and amendments for clients in a variety of industries, as well as consult with franchisors that want to grow their brand internationally. We also assist franchisors and franchisees in various issues that arise during their daily operations, including, among other things, employment issues, vendor contract negotiations, leases and real estate matters. We have also been involved in numerous acquisitions involving multi-unit franchise operators. As part of our representation, we advise in all aspects of the transaction including negotiation of the acquisition documents, due diligence issues related to operating a franchised business, real estate matters and brand negotiations.

Franchisors, as well as their sales representatives and franchisees, also rely on Burr & Forman for the preparation, defense, and enforcement of their agreements. Our attorneys assist clients in understanding and enforcing their rights and obligations under state relationship laws affecting dealerships, distributorships, and franchises. The firm also represents several clients on a national basis in franchise, dealership and manufacturer’s representative termination suits.

Our comprehensive experience includes:

• Drafting and Negotiating Franchise and Other Brand Agreements
• Federal and State Disclosure Requirements
• Franchise Acquisitions
• Intellectual Property and Trademarks
• Labor and Employment
• Litigation
• Real Estate
• Wrongful Termination of Franchise
• Supply Agreements

Burr & Forman LLP is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation or disability.

We recognize that our ability to serve our clients is strengthened by establishing a diverse workforce in which differences are accepted and valued on an inclusive basis.

Burr & Forman LLP desires to foster a multi-cultured atmosphere that provides a cooperative work environment where everyone is treated with mutual respect, trust and understanding, and where everyone can reach their full potential. The firm values the knowledge and talents of a multicultural team in order to meet and exceed individual and business goals, and client expectations.