Franchising Expert Witnesses in Minnesota

Bloomington, Minnesota

Franchising, Arbitration/Mediation - Financial Performance Representations, Franchise Advertising/Marketing Funds, Franchise vs License, Franchise Registrations, Franchise disclosure requirements, Enforcing Brand Standards, Protecting trademarks and confidential info, Terminating franchise relationships, Role of the lawyer, Mediation

Franchise attorney for over 45 years, primarily representing franchisors, but I have occasionally represented large franchisees, including a private equity franchisee. Began in franchising as a manager of a Burger King restaurant in college. Graduated law school with high honors in 1977 and gravitated to franchise law in 1978. My franchise clients ranged from start-ups to large international companies with thousands of franchisees. My work includes advising clients on whether the franchise model is appropriate for them, preparing franchise disclosure documents and franchise and other agreements related to the franchise relationship, addressing disputes with franchisees and mergers and acquisitions. I advise clients on all aspects of franchising, including the sale of franchises, enforcement of brand standards, protection of trademarks and other intellectual property, termination and non-renewal of franchises, enforcement of non-compete agreements, resolution of franchise dis...