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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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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, a well established New York accounting firm with a franchise practice. The event took place on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at Citrin Cooperman, 529 Fifth Avenue (44th between 5th and Madison) 4th Floor, New York, New York 10017. 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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