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Franchise Associations & Franchise Groups

Representing Franchisee Associations & Groups Nationwide

Sometimes, in order to level the playing field, it is in the best interests of franchisees to organize themselves into a franchisee association. Working together with other franchisees offers many benefits:

  • Ability to communicate more effectively with the franchisor
  • Enhanced leverage in negotiations with the franchisor
  • Potential to negotiate more favorable terms with outside vendors and contractors
  • Opportunities to exchange business-building ideas with other franchisees

Einbinder & Dunn has extensive experience effectively representing the interests of such associations. The firm provides counsel in:

  • The creation of the association and the formation of the organizational structure
  • Negotiations with the franchisor concerning system-wide issues
  • Negotiations of renewal agreements
  • Litigation, arbitration and mediation services regarding disputes with the franchisor and/or suppliers
  • Negotiating of third-party agreements

Learn more about setting up a franchise association by reading "So You've Bought Your First Boat: Forming an Independent Franchise Association...A Turnkey Approach."

Franchisee Groups

There are times when a group of franchisees may wish to address some concerns under a less formal structure. Such situations occur when a number of franchisees have very specific issues not relevant to the franchisee association as a whole, or when there is a disparity between the group and the position of the association.

Forming such groups, whether they consist of two, three or more members, means franchisees can address their concerns in the manner of their choosing and without association approval. It also affords franchisees the opportunity to share all related costs.

Einbinder & Dunn has worked with franchisee groups of all sizes and is well-qualified to assist such franchisees in addressing particular issues. Such an approach has proven to be quite cost-effective for franchisees who have elected to go down this path. In addition, there are times when a group of franchisees may wish to address some concerns under a less formal structure. Einbinder & Dunn is well-qualified to work with those groups of franchisees who seek legal counsel and/or resolution to a particular franchise-related issue.

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Click here to listen to the interviewOn Monday, April 16th, 2012, Julie Lusthaus was interviewed in a 30 minute segment about Franchising on WVOX 1460 AM radio by Marsha Gordon, President & CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. Click here to listen to the interview.

Michael Einbinder was 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 a featured presenter at the Westchester Franchise Expo: "Meet the Franchisors," an Educational and Interactive Expo for Prospective Business Owners on April 25, 2012. Click here to register for the event.

Michael Einbinder and Terrence Dunn co-authored "A Franchisee's Guide to Franchisor Bankruptcy" which was published in the fall 2011 edition of the Franchise Law Journal. Click here to view the article.

Michael Einbinder had participated in the African American Real Estate Professionals of New York, Inc. (AAREPNY) Breakfast Panel "Opportunities in Urban Retail" on February 16th 2012.

Michael Einbinder recently spoke at the New York Public Library’s Science, Industry and Business Library’s event “New Business Ownership Workshop” on January 17th 2012.

Julianne Lusthaus was a featured speaker for American Arbitration Association’s Best Practices in Franchise Arbitration webinar on December 13, 2011 at 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST.

Michael Einbinder recently presented a Continuing Legal Education program for Lawline.com through its online legal education service entitled “Franchising Under New York Law.”

Michael Einbinder was a presenter of a program entitled “Anatomy of a Franchise Lawsuit” at the American Bar Association's 34th Annual Forum on Franchising in October 19 - 21, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Julie Lusthaus spoke at the American Bar Association’s 34th Annual Forum on Franchising on the strategies and tactics every franchise lawyer should know on October 19 – 21, 2011 in Baltimore, MD.

Julie Lusthaus has been appointed to the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising 2011 Nominating Committee.

The ABA Forum on Franchising has just published a Franchise Litigation Handbook and Michael Einbinder is an author of a chapter on discovery in franchise litigation.


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