Franchise Law
Dedicated To Franchise Success
ZMA Legal is dedicated to representing the rights and interests of franchisees. We understand that legal concerns of franchisees can be especially complex, and managing those legal concerns can be key to maintaining a franchise’s success. From our office in Illinois, we serve the needs of clients nationwide.
Full-Service Support Services for Franchisees:
- Analyzing a franchise
- Purchasing or selling franchise locations
- Formation of new businesses, including corporations, LLCs, startups and partnerships
- Drafting operating documents for corporations, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships and others
- Corporate restructuring
- Drafting and negotiating franchise and lease assignments
- Evaluating franchise disclosure documents (FDDs)
- Reviewing and negotiating leases and ground leases
- Negotiating and drafting construction agreements
- Negotiating transfer and franchise fees
- Updating ongoing franchise agreements
- Enforcing contracts, resolving termination conflicts
- Resolving franchise disputes through litigation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Franchisees We Represent:
- Dunkin’
- Jimmy John’s
- Arby’s
- Smoothie King
- Subway
- Pet Supplies Plus
- Marriott
- Hilton
- Holiday Inn
- Wingstop
- Papa John’s
- Domino’s
- Shell
- Mobil