About

Provided by Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Franchising - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP is a renowned boutique law firm offering expertise in franchising M&A, litigation and financing. It serves a varied client base, including leading financial institutions, private equity firms and franchisors from a wide range of industries. The firm offers expert guidance to startup franchisors on every aspect of preparing, registering and implementing a specialized franchise program.

Work Highlights

  • Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP advised 7-Eleven on adding a Restaurant Operations Addendum to the existing franchise agreement as well as preparing the relevant Franchise Disclosure Document.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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2
David J Kaufmann
Head of Franchising
2
Band 2

David Kaufmann works on an array of issues, including franchise-related M&A.

David has the depth of knowledge in this area of practice and brings in the real industry expertise.

Ranked Lawyers at
Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP

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Franchising

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David J Kaufmann
Head of Franchising
2
Band 2

Members

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Clifford Bond

Daniel Gildin

David B. Ramsey

David J Kaufmann

Head of Department

Kevin Shelley

Michelle Murray-Bertrand

Clients

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7-Eleven

Bonchon Korean Chicken

Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG)

Industries

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Appeals

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions

Commercial Contracts

Commercial Litigation

Distribution

Franchise Securitization

Franchising

Licensing

Real Estate