Vinson Franchise Law Firm

Introduction: Our law practice is 100% dedicated to franchise law. That is all we do. We assist: -- entrepreneurs planning to start new franchise systems -- existing franchisors (domestic and international) -- prospective franchisees considering buying a franchise -- existing franchisees desiring to transfer their franchises For start-up franchisors and existing franchisors, we: -- prepare and update the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) required by US law -- prepare the franchisor's standard form franchise agreement, and related documents -- prepare area development agreements, regional representation agreements, master franchise agreements, owner agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents involved in franchising -- prepare and file state registration applications and exemption applications -- prepare international master franchise agreements for international expansion -- consult on franchise defaults, terminations, transfers, and other issues arising under franchise law For prospective franchisees, we review and comment on the franchisor's FDD, form franchise agreement, and related documents. For existing franchisees, we assist in transferring franchises to new owners. Franchising is a serious endeavor which is highly regulated under federal and state laws. Franchise and business opportunity laws are complex and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Franchising involves substantial legal risks (and substantial business risks too). It deserves to be done right - from the start - by an experienced franchise lawyer. We are licensed in California, Nevada and Texas, and based at Lake Tahoe in Nevada. Our clients come to us from all over. We have represented clients from more than 20 states (and some from outside the US), assisting with their franchise legal needs in every single state in the US. With more than 15 years' experience in franchise law (and nearly 25 years' overall legal experience in diverse areas including litigation, international business, and acquisitions), our work product is vastly superior to anything available from non-lawyer consultants and from lawyers not experienced in franchise law. Superior professional legal help is probably more affordable than you think. We handle most projects under fixed-fee arrangements, so clients know what the total cost is upfront.