Represented a fitness company in development transactions for franchisors in Malaysia, the Middle East and Canada.

Represented a domestic subsidiary of a billion-dollar international manufacturer to design nationwide, exemption-based franchise plan to avoid having to register as a franchisor and make franchise law disclosures.

Prepared franchise-related documents for an East Coast investment firm’s purchase of a national restaurant operator and franchisor in a transaction valued in excess of $60 million dollars that successfully closed.

Represented an area developer and negotiated selected rights to develop a chain of restaurants for multi-unit franchises in Arizona, securing favorable restrictions on royalty obligations and additional contract protections which will remain in effect for the next decade.

Represented a large craft beer importer and prepared and registered state-specific distribution agreements both in the East Coast and in the West Coast.

Advised a franchisor client to conclude a relationship with an unsatisfactory franchisee, transferring the business to an existing franchisee, and enforcing liquidated damages for lost future royalties from the seller.

Represented a client accused of selling unlawful franchises and negotiated a settlement with the State of California in which client was permitted to register as a franchisor and offer and sell franchises.

Represented a franchisor in an action against a former franchisee and obtained a preliminary injunction barring the franchisee from operating a competing business.

Successfully defended a franchisor that was sued by a terminated former franchisee; before trial began, the franchisee stipulated to dismiss all claims against the franchisor, as well as to a six-figure judgment against itself.

Represented a mom-and-pop franchisee in a territory encroachment case and obtained summary judgment based on rules concerning contractual good faith, fair dealing and unconscionability.