Virginia Franchise Attorney
Supporting Franchisors and Franchisees Nationwide
Solution Oriented and Committed to Business Growth
Franchising is an accelerated growth strategy for businesses of all types and often presents a unique opportunity for both buyers and sellers. However, great opportunity is not without risk and obligation. As a franchise attorney, Derek guides both franchisors and franchisees through the legal nuances of franchise law so they can focus on driving business growth.
What does franchise legal support entail?
We tailor our legal support to meet each clients needs and budget expectations. Derek provides legal services to franchise sellers (as a “franchisor attorney”) and franchise buyers (as a “franchisee attorney”) at an hourly rate or fixed fee. Support comes in all forms from formation through operation of the franchised business.
Supporting Franchisors
For franchisors, legal services often includes analysis, advice, and consultation on dozens of topics. We provide advice like a franchise consultant with the legal knowledge and support franchisors need. We prepare the franchise disclosure document, obtain state registration, manage disclosure to prospects, and handle day-to-day legal issues if they arise.
Supporting franchisees and prospective franchisees considering a franchise opportunity
For franchisees, legal services typically start with a consultation and review of the franchise disclosure document (FDD). We are the ideal FDD attorney for many clients because we work with both franchisors and franchisees. We understand what franchisors want to protect against and we know where to look for the legal landmines. We offer comprehensive assistance at an affordable price and we have the legal talent needed to assist you with the ongoing operation of your business.
Franchise Attorney Empowering Franchise Clients
Do you need a knowledgable, prompt, and responsive franchise attorney?
Derek’s goal in serving clients is to provide them with the right tools they need to execute and meet any objective. As a franchise attorney, this means understanding the specific nuances and developments in federal and state laws, rules, and regulations that impact franchisors and franchisees. It also means understanding the legal and business aspects of the franchise model. Most importantly, it means communicating effectively and being accessible to clients.
The bottom line is – Derek excels at utilizing his legal and business acumen to empower clients deliver results. He leverages his knowledge of franchise operations to assist both franchisors and franchises in Virginia and across the United States. Derek understands what matters and knows which questions to ask. He is knowledgable, personable, and easily accessible by phone, text, or email. He offers top tier legal talent without the unnecessary legalese.
Complete Solutions for Franchise Buyers and Sellers
Virginia and Nationwide Franchise Law Support
Developing a franchise brand or joining a franchise system is exciting, but it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the legalese. Derek is a business-minded attorneys who specialize in state and federal franchise law. He can deliver plain-language legal support and create simplicity out of complexity. As Virginia licensed attorneys with specialized knowledge in franchise law, they support franchise buyers and sellers in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Franchisor Attorney | FDD Attorney
Successfully launching a franchise requires proper planning and execution. The legal requirements for offering and selling franchises are complex and often vary by state. A Virginia franchise attorney with specialized knowledge in franchise law will prepare the necessary document sets and educate the business parties. We:
consult and plan for franchising
draft the franchise disclosure document (“FDD”)
draft the franchise agreement and all franchise contracts
prepare applications and materials for franchise registration
disclose prospects and send franchise agreements
resolve disputes
provide day-to-day legal services
Franchisee Attorney | FDD review Attorney
Becoming an entrepreneur can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. Joining the right franchise system can relieve some of the stress and offer certain benefits. The benefits come from following a proven method for offering great products and services. The goal is to mitigate your risk and maximize your potential in the franchise relationship. However, buying a franchise isn’t just about opportunity. The franchise agreement, which defines the relationship, is full of conditions, duties, and obligations that a buyer needs to understand – and – may want to negotiate. Virginia franchise attorneys with specialized knowledge in franchise law can explain the legalese and leverage knowledge to help prospective franchisees conduct due diligence and negotiate with franchisors. Services that help franchisees evaluate franchise opportunities include:
- analysis and advice for FDD review (nationwide and Virginia FDD review)
- review and negotiation of the franchise agreement
- provide a comprehensive legal review of the franchise offering
- consult on business law, commercial law, and franchise law
- counsel on business and legal terms in the FDD and franchise agreement
- support in the case of a dispute with the franchisor
How much does a franchise attorney cost?
We provide franchise prospects with a comprehensive FDD review and unlimited consultation for a competitive flat fee ($1,850). We can assist on other projects at an agreed fixed cost or our hourly rate. We also provide prospective franchisors with FDD creation for a flat rate (typically, $18,000 to $30,000), and maintain registration and compliance for a fixed monthly fee (which varies based on the size of the franchisor).
