Franchising

Working with franchisors requires a foundation of trust and transparency. This mindset serves as a guidepost for Taylor English’s franchise practice team attorneys.

Franchisors

With decades of experience advising franchisors on a range of business and legal issues, the franchise team offers industry acumen, personalized counsel and flexible fee arrangements. Focused on client pain points and collaborative resolution, the team’s dynamic services are well-suited for start-ups and seasoned businesses alike.

Having a detailed understanding of the franchise landscape allows for the delivery of customized business and legal solutions. Franchise services include managing Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD’s), state registrations and filings, mergers and acquisitions, contracts and related materials for franchisors and handling trademark registration/protection.

An innate aspect of franchising is dispute resolution, which involves counsel, mediation, arbitration and in some instances, representation in court. Hiring a trusted legal advisor to efficiently manage behind-the-scenes details can lead to a myriad of benefits, including saved time, talent and treasure. Offering a flexible free structure also removes what can be a point of friction for clients and attorneys, keeping the attention on critical legal and business matters.

For franchisors seeking value-driven counsel and a tailored client experience, Taylor English’s nimble and knowledgeable franchise team is ready to tackle all your franchise support needs.

Franchisees

The franchise team at Taylor English represents franchisees from start to finish using an entrepreneurial mindset.

At the start, we review and analyze Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements across all industry segments, generally for a fixed fee. Our franchise team members counsel clients on purchase decisions and franchise requirements to identify potential challenges and chart a path for long-term success.

We regularly assist our franchisee clients on all aspects of their business. Services extend to include the formation of corporations and LLCs to leasing and real estate acquisitions, labor and employment issues, and other specialty licensing questions. The goal is to serve as a true business advisor, assisting with any legal needs tied to your franchise.

The franchise team also brings a wealth of experience representing franchisees in disputes with their franchisor. We understand that maintaining a symbiotic relationship between franchisees and franchisors is ideal in terms of problem solving, without litigation or formal dispute resolution mechanisms. Where those approaches do not lead to a successful resolution, the team stands ready to manage mediation, arbitration and litigation matters.

For franchisees, working with Taylor English means having a partner throughout the life-cycle of your business. The team merges decades of legal experience with practical business advice to support franchise owners like you.

Insights

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The Evolving Shift in Power Between Hotel Franchisor and Franchisee

May 15th, 2023

A coalition of franchisees has recently been pushing for legislative action to balance the power dynamic between hotel franchisors and…

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Conversations with TED: Franchising

April 5th, 2023

In this episode of Conversations with TED, partners Rhonda Parish and Sonny Cohen walk through the steps to consider when buying a…

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Delaware’s Annual Franchise Tax: A Guide to Calculating and Paying for Businesses

March 28th, 2023

Many startups are coached to form their corporation in the State of Delaware.  The reasons for doing so generally include Delaware’s…

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Taylor English Duma LLP Admits Binford “Bin” Minter to Partnership

January 25th, 2023

Atlanta, Ga. (January 25, 2023) – Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that Binford “Bin” Minter has joined the Taylor English…

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Franchisor Compliance with California Privacy Laws

November 11th, 2022

California passed a landmark privacy law, the CCPA, that took effect in 2020.  Among other things, it explicitly applies to companies…

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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2023 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

November 3rd, 2022

ATLANTA, November 3, 2022 – Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2023 edition of the U.S. News &…

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Fifty-Six Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America

August 18th, 2022

ATLANTA, August 18, 2022 – Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 56 attorneys were recognized in 42 practice areas in the 2023…

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Forty-Eight Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America

August 20th, 2021

Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 48 attorneys were recognized in 39 practice areas in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers…

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Taylor English Bolsters Corporate Practice With the Addition of Partner Harold M. “Sonny” Cohen

August 13th, 2020

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Harold M. “Sonny” Cohen as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice….

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Taylor English Expands Corporate Practice with Partner Mike Rosenthal

December 20th, 2019

Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its corporate practice with the addition of Mike Rosenthal as a partner…

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About Taylor English

Taylor English Duma LLP was built from the ground up to provide highest-quality legal services for optimal value. The firm combines the best aspects of a traditional law firm with seasoned attorneys throughout the United States. Together, our attorneys work each day to provide timely, creative, and cost-effective counsel to help clients solve problems and achieve goals. Taylor English clients run the gamut from Fortune 500 companies to middle market businesses to start ups and entrepreneurs. The firm is the Georgia law firm member of GGI Global Alliance AG, the leading worldwide alliance of accounting and law firms, giving our clients access to a trusted stable of high-quality professional services organizations around the globe.

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