Restaurant Franchise Lawyer

Washington, D.C., Restaurant Franchise Attorney

Restaurant franchises exist in virtually every state, city, and medium-sized town in the U.S. As a prospective franchise owner, you probably have many questions regarding the factors involved in buying a franchise. As experienced restaurant franchise lawyers, we help people interested in restaurant franchises ranging from casual dining establishments to fast-food outlets and even ice cream shops.

Are you thinking about buying a pizza or other fast-food franchise? Please contact us, Mario L Herman and Gregory O Herman, to arrange your consultation to discuss a franchise agreement for a food outlet.

Casual dining establishments

Casual dining restaurants and food outlets include everything from pizza franchises to sports bars. American consumers readily identify with established restaurant brands. If you are interested in buying a casual dining franchise, you can protect your investment by meeting with us. We can discuss the risk factors involved with you.

Fast food chains

Are you interested in buying a fast food restaurant franchise? There are many options for you to choose from. We can help you decide if the franchise you are interested in is the right fit for you. Fast-food franchises often come with detailed requirements covering location, equipment, approved suppliers, and royalty payments. Reviewing these terms before you sign helps you see exactly what you are committing to and where there may be room to negotiate.

Ice cream shops

Ice cream parlors are expanding in popularity. You can take advantage of this by buying your own ice cream franchise. Let us answer the questions you have before buying a franchise. Seasonal demand, territory protections, and product sourcing are common concerns for ice cream franchisees, and each is usually addressed somewhere in the franchise agreement. We can walk you through those provisions so nothing catches you off guard later.

Restaurant franchise agreements

Every restaurant franchise is governed by a restaurant franchise agreement, the contract that spells out your rights and obligations as a franchisee. Whether you are signing a franchise agreement for a food outlet, a full-service restaurant, or a quick-service concept, the document controls your territory, fees, renewal, transfer rights, and how disputes get resolved. Many of these terms are negotiable, but usually only before you sign. We review restaurant franchise agreements clause by clause so you understand the commitments you are making and can push back on provisions that leave you exposed.

Arbitration

We also represent franchisees in disputes that must be resolved through arbitration. Disputes can involve territorial encroachment, contract issues, franchise agreements, future royalties, and other matters. Contact us today to learn how we can help.