Our attorneys counsel clients throughout the St. Louis region, Missouri and around the country in connection with selecting franchise or distribution business models to market their products or services, help them expand into new markets, and buy and sell franchises or distributorships. We represent franchisors, franchisees, franchise associations, master franchisees, area developers, manufacturers and distributors in a variety of industries.

We also counsel clients on alternatives to franchising and help to evaluate potential exemptions. We help our clients formulate strategic business plans, avoid disputes, and, if appropriate, litigate to protect their rights.

We have represented franchisees in various franchise systems in negotiating franchise agreements, limited guarantees, area development agreements, leases, financing arrangements and joint ventures. We have represented franchisees through the entire business cycle from negotiating and drafting franchise agreements and culminating in the sale of their franchised stores.