Jones & Associates provides consultation, advice and legal representation on
the wide range of franchise law issues, including, but not limited to:
• the negotiation of franchise agreements
• trade name, trademark and service mark issues
• non-competition, confidentiality, and territory agreements
• the acquisition, operation and sale of franchise businesses
• the financing of franchise businesses
• the formation of the operating entities and ownership structure of
the franchisee, including agreements among owners relating to the management
and operation of the business, ownership percentages, capital contributions,
rights of first refusal and other restrictions on transfers of ownership,
and ownership and employee compensation arrangements
• enforcement of rights with respect to franchise agreements and other
related agreements, including negotiations of disputes, arbitration and
litigation where necessary, including temporary restraining orders and
injunctions.
We also provide consultation, advice and legal representation to the
on-going franchise business. We have represented clients holding franchises
of national brands, and franchisee clients operating multiple business
operations and clients having business operations in several states. |