Franchising

The Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins franchise team is justifiably prominent throughout the United States and the world for its deep and broad experience; penetrating expertise; multifaceted talents; remarkable results; and, its illustrious client roster, which consists of many of our nation’s and the world’s largest and most prestigious franchisors as well as a vast array of startup and midrange franchisors. Many of our nation’s leading investment banks, private equity and law firms rely on our legal expertise when confronting sophisticated franchise-related acquisitions, financings and litigation.

Among the key franchise services we provide are guidance for startup franchisors, representation for mature franchisors, continued growth for seasoned franchisors, litigation and ADR, securitization financings, licensing and distribution deals and litigation, media relations and crisis counseling.

Our franchise clients include many of the world’s largest franchisors such as YUM! Brands, Inc. (Pizza Hut/KFC/Taco Bell); Marriott International, Inc.; Wendy’s International, Inc.; 7-Eleven, Inc.; InterContinental Hotels Group plc, and others, as well as mid-sized brands such as Weichert Realtors; Jani-King, Inc.; Luke’s Lobster; Closets by Design; Bonchon Korean Chicken; multi-unit franchisees such as Riser Fitness, and more.

Our lawyers are often sked by leading investment banks, private equity concerns and law firms to assist on franchise-related acquisitions, sales, and financings.