Einbinder & Dunn, LLP is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for all of its clients' legal problems. The partners and their experienced staff of associates take a hands-on approach to each matter. The attorneys are responsive and proactive, working only in each client's best interest to achieve superior results.

Buying a Franchise

Legal Assistance for Clients Purchasing a Franchise

Franchise ownership can be highly rewarding. But great rewards rarely come without risk. And when it comes to the risks associated with buying a franchise, rewards are even harder to come by without the advice and assistance of an experienced franchise law firm.

With a national reputation and unique perspective garnered from decades of experience representing franchisors and franchisees alike, Einbinder & Dunn provides legal counsel and services designed to help clients ranging from start-up entrepreneurs opening new franchises to multi-unit operators buying existing franchise units and everyone in between manage risk and maximize their chance of success.

Due diligence before buying any franchise, new or existing, yields tremendous dividends later on. With this in mind, Einbinder & Dunn assists clients in researching each franchise system under consideration to determine which one is best suited to their individual needs and goals. The firm also recommends that clients hire an accountant to assess the franchisor's financial condition.

The firm's attorneys will review the information, rights and obligations described in the franchise disclosure document (FDD) and franchise agreement searching for provisions and clauses, such as those that limit the client's right to renew its agreement, that may not be in the client's best interest, such as a multi-unit developer obligation to open a certain number of new franchises within a certain time frame. The firm then enters into direct negotiations with franchisors to change those terms, as needed.

In addition to laying the initial groundwork for purchasing a franchise, lawyers at Einbinder & Dunn also provide business formation services, draft agreements with third parties (including independent contractor, supplier, employment, confidentiality and non-compete agreements) and represent franchisees in all real estate matters.

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Einbinder & Dunn is pleased to announce the opening of its Westchester office. Located at 777 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, New York. Einbinder & Dunn represents clients in all types of Franchise Law matters.

Julie Lusthaus and Michael Einbinder will be speakers at the "36th Annual Forum on Franchising: Franchising in Full Animation," on October 16-18, 2013. Julie Lusthaus will be presenting "Fundamentals 201: Strategic Discovery Issues in Franchise Litigation" and Michael Einbinder is presenting "The Role of the Lawyer in a Franchisee's Due Diligence." For more information please click here.

Einbinder & Dunn, LLP will be exhibiting at the International Franchise Expo on June 20-22, 2013 at the Javits Center in New York City. For more information please click here.

Michael Einbinder has been listed among the top franchise lawyers by the Franchise Times for the past 10 years. The magazine bases this designation on peer recommendations and contributions to the franchise industry, such as writing for legal publications and speaking at franchise events. Additionally, Michael Einbinder has been entered into the Legal Eagles Hall of Fame.

Michael Einbinder spoke at the "First Annual New York Real Estate Career Expo," on March 14, 2013 at the New York Bar Building. For more information please click here

Two cases successfully handled by Einbinder & Dunn involving franchise agreement non competes are the subject of a story in the February issue of Franchise Times. To read the article click here

Michael Einbinder was a featured speaker at the event “Franchise Roundtable – Do’s and Don’ts of Franchisor FDD’s and Franchisee Compliance,” sponsored by Citrin Cooperman on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Click here for more information.

Einbinder & Dunn recently prevailed on behalf of a former franchisee in the child care industry. The Franchisor sought to enforce a noncompetition agreement and the court ruled that the Franchisor failed to establish irreparable harm or the public interest element of its injunction application and denied the motion. Click here for more information.

Michael Einbinder contributed a chapter in the ABA Forum Publication entitled "Covenants Against Competition in Franchise Agreements," Third Edition, published in the Fall of 2012.

Julie Lusthaus spoke at a workshop entitled "Career Alternatives: Franchising - It's NOT Just Burgers & Fries," on November 13th, 2012. The workshop was held at Webster Bank, One N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10604. Click here for more information: Career Alternatives: Franchising - It's NOT Just Burgers & Fries

Michael Einbinder was interviewed on "The Voice of Manhattan Business" presented by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. The subject of discussion was "Introduction to Franchising" broadcasted through BlogTalkRadio live on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 12:00 Noon. Click here to listen to the interview.

Michael Einbinder and Julie Lusthaus participated in the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Event for Veterans on May 22, 2012. This event provided veterans with information about owning their own businesses and owning franchises in particular.

Einbinder & Dunn exhibited at the International Franchise Expo on June 15-17, 2012 in NYC. This Expo was intended to be one of the most comprehensive learning experiences about franchising to be conducted. If you are interested in obtaining more information about this event or franchising in general, please contact us.

Michael Einbinder has been named a Legal Eagle by franchise-industry publication, Franchise Times. The magazine bases this designation on peer recommendations and contributions to the franchise industry, such as writing for legal publications and speaking at franchise events. Michael has received this recognition for the last seven years.

Julie Lusthaus was interviewed on WVOX 1460 AM by Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester about issues in franchising. Click here to listen to the interview.

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