Franchise Law For Non-Lawyers is designed to cut through the legal jargon and deliver practical legal essentials that every franchising professional should know. This course identifies laws, pit falls, and opportunities for franchisors and franchisee operators, with practical, common sense, business-friendly guidance, advice and do’s and don’ts. We will explore legal issues that everyone operating in franchising should know, including: franchise sales and marketing laws, regulations and best practices; key corporate and contract issues for a franchise system and franchisee operators, legal considerations for developing and enforcing standards and Intellectual Property (IP) protection; maintaining franchisee and franchisor relationships, franchisee associations and advisory councils; handling legal disputes; other laws impacting franchise businesses; vendors and supply issues; and buying and selling franchise businesses.

Workshop Objectives

This course provides clear insights into the laws, potential pitfalls, and advantageous opportunities for both franchisors and franchisee operators. During this one-day workshop, we’ll discuss crucial legal matters relevant to the franchising industry. Topics include:

• Review the myriad of franchise laws, regulations, and common legal issues in franchising
• Understand the role of franchisee associations and advisory councils
• Address vendor and supply chain issues and best practices
• Examine strategies for maintaining healthy relationships between franchisees and franchisors
• Learn important corporate and contract considerations for both franchisors and franchisees
• Understand legal aspects of establishing and protecting standards and intellectual property
• Provide guidance and best practices to comply with laws, reduce legal risks, and take advantage of opportunities presented by the franchise legal framework
• Outline the legal process of buying and selling franchise businesses

Who Should Attend

This class is tailored for individuals involved in franchising, ranging from c-suite executives to personnel responsible for various aspects of franchise programs at any size or stage. This includes roles in sales, marketing, real estate, design and construction, operations, legal compliance, and franchise operators.