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“As a franchisor, I was glad that an honest upfront attorney knew exactly what I needed in order to accomplish my goals. Jeff is also a network of resources. When I needed someone to collect bad debts, he referred me to a company; when I needed someone to audit my finances, he located a firm when I couldn't come up with one. He was there to help accomplish all related tasks. I would be proud to refer him to anyone who could utilize his services.”
 
Sam Kanafani, President
Mail Master, Inc.

Denver, CO

Jeff Brown and Scott Kannady
 

"Legal jargon can be hard to understand. Scott has the unique ability to educate and explain the law in terms the average person can comprehend—and does it with a personal touch that tells you he cares about his clients—something I'm not used to seeing."
 
Jeff Skibba, Manager

S & S Properties, LLC
Denver, CO

For New or Potential Franchisors
For Existing Franchisors
For Franchisees

 

Brown & Kannady is a Denver, Colorado law firm with extensive experience in franchise law and franchise agreements.   Our Colorado franchise attorneys have drafted or reviewed more than 300 Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), and Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars (UFOCs). Our Denver franchise lawyers can provide a complete suite of services for new or potential franchisors, existing franchisors and franchisees: 

 

New or potential franchisors:

  • Outline  the opportunities and liabilities of franchising to determine if franchise formation is the optimal method for your business expansion 
  • Create your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and related franchisor documentation
  • Educate you on federal and state franchise laws
  • Register your franchise offering in all states requiring registration
  • Advise on how to make your franchise more attractive to buyers
  • Review and register your trademark portfolio
  • Provide you with our Lease Review Program to ensure quality, cost effective lease negotiation for franchisees.

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Existing Franchisors:

  • Update franchisor documentation annually as required by law
  • Manage state franchise filings and renewals
  • Identify opportunities to shorten franchisee negotiation time, reduce franchisee concerns, and make your offering more attractive to potential franchisees while protecting your rights
  • Guide and negotiate changes to the franchise agreement, franchisee defaults, termination and other franchise issues
  • Provide counsel with respect to franchisor/ franchisee relations
  • Provide you with our Lease Review Program to ensure quality, cost effective lease negotiation for franchisees.


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Franchisees:

  • Guide you through the business and legal ramifications of franchising and advise on franchisor/ franchisee relations
  • Help evaluate franchise opportunities by reviewing the franchisor documentation and defining legal and business concerns
  • Assist with entity selection and formation
  • Negotiate the lease for your franchise location
  • Connect you with a network of other service providers who can help you with the day- to-day operations of your business

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 Resources and Articles
on Franchising

(pdf format)

 
What is a Franchise?

What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

State Laws Governing Franchise Relationships

Is Your Business
Franchisable?

Secrets of Successful Franchisors

Risks of Violating Franchise Laws

Alternatives to Franchising

Hiring a Franchise Attorney

Franchisee Mistakes To Avoid

The Most Important Issues In The FDD Package
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

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