Franchise Law

Generally, franchises are created to license business plans, trade dress and trade secrets in exchange for a license fee or royalty paid by the franchisee to the franchisor.

With more than 25 years of legal experience, Carman Law Firm, PA, has represented numerous Florida franchisers and franchisees in contracts and disputes related to licensing agreements, trademarks, trade dress and many other issues.

Forming a Franchise

Our Florida law firm assists franchisers in forming franchises, helping them understand and meet the various legal requirements to launch their franchise operations. In franchising a business idea, businesses have to consider a multitude of legal issues that affect their future plans.

Franchisers require control over their trade secrets and business plans to preserve the business concept they have made successful. To that end, Attorney Deborah A. Carman assists franchisers in deciding whether their business is viable for franchising and in drafting franchise agreements and franchise disclosure documents.

Buying a Franchise

As part of its franchisee practice, Attorney Deborah A. Carman, also counsels prospective franchisees about the pros and cons of buying a particular franchise. We also educate clients about their rights and obligations under existing franchising agreements, and we assist them in alternative dispute resolution proceedings and commercial litigation, if necessary.

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