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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.

Multi-Unit Franchisees & Area Developers

Representing Clients in Franchise Development & Expansion

More franchise units. Higher stakes. Less margin for error.

Einbinder & Dunn's extensive history representing both franchisors and franchisees enables it to assist multi-unit franchisees and area developer clients in achieving their business objectives and staying one step ahead of competitors. The firm's experience and unique perspective also mean working with attorneys who can anticipate issues and offer more all-encompassing solutions that carry both short- and long-term benefits.

For multi-unit franchisees and area developer clients, the firm can assist in negotiating the area development agreement, including important aspects such as development schedules and payment arrangements. In practice, the firm assists its multi-unit franchisee and area developer clients in all matters relating to:

  • Purchasing of new and existing franchise units, purchasing units of new franchise systems, franchise sales, and advice on proper due diligence
  • Negotiations with franchisors, including the negotiation of renewals of existing franchise agreements
  • Review of franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements
  • Review and negotiation of commercial leases and the resolution of environmental and building code issues
  • Negotiation, drafting and review of third-party agreements, including contracts with independent contractors, supply agreements, and employment confidentiality and non-compete agreements
  • Negotiation, drafting or review of partnership and shareholder agreements
  • Litigation in state and federal courts and representing clients in various arbitration and mediation venues
  • Individualized estate planning solutions for multi-unit franchisees, including the use of trusts and the development of business succession and family wealth transfer plans

Whether a client operates two franchises, owns 20 units of a single franchise brand or has a diversified portfolio of more than 100 units, the perspective and approach found at Einbinder & Dunn translate into cost-effective, top-quality legal services that meet a more comprehensive range of needs for multi-unit franchisees and area developers regionally, nationally and internationally.

Finally, the firm's partners and experienced staff of associate lawyers take a hands-on approach to each matter, offering individual attention, accessibility and responsiveness to all clients.

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For questions or additional information about Einbinder & Dunn's franchise law services, please contact Einbinder & Dunn by clicking here to fill out a contact form or by calling 866-490-4909 or 212-391-9500 to speak with one of the firm's partners.

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News & Events

Michael Einbinder will be participating in the African American Real Estate Professionals of New York, Inc. (AAREPNY) Breakfast Panel “Opportunities in Urban Retail” on February 16th 2012 at 8:00am. Click here for more information.

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 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.

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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