Strategic Legal Support for Franchisees
Contract reviews, negotiations, and dispute resolution backed by 50+ years of combined experience.
When you work with a dedicated franchise lawyer, you’re not just reviewing documents — you’re protecting your financial future, relationships, and peace of mind.
At Luther Lanard, PC, we understand that solid agreements are the backbone of any successful franchise venture. From franchise legal reviews and multi-unit contracts to business formation, lease negotiations, and investment due diligence, our attorneys ensure every agreement supports your growth, protects your interests, and aligns with your goals.
Whether you’re entering a new franchising opportunity, negotiating with suppliers, or formalizing your operational structure, we deliver tailored, results-driven legal counsel—nationwide. Let us help you build firm foundations that empower your business to thrive.
At Luther Lanard, PC, we understand that disputes can jeopardize your franchise’s success—from breaches of contract to unfair trade practices and territorial encroachment. Our seasoned franchise attorneys advocate decisively on your behalf, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
With insight gained from prior in-house franchisor roles, we anticipate and counter tactics from the other side—resolving your issues efficiently and assertively. Let us protect your investment and focus so you can keep building your business.
At Luther Lanard, we help franchisees achieve their goals through expert drafting, negotiation, or litigation. With 50+ years of combined experience, we guide clients through franchise reviews, multi-unit agreements, entity formation, leases, purchases, and sales.
If disputes arise with franchisors or landlords, we’re ready to negotiate or go to trial. Our inside knowledge of franchisor tactics gives us an edge. From single-unit operators to large franchise groups, we provide strategic legal support so you can focus on your business.
Have questions about buying, owning, or operating a franchise? You’re not alone. Our FAQ section offers clear, practical answers to common legal questions franchisees face—from agreements and leases to disputes and regulations—so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Franchise law is a combination of federal and state laws that regulate the registration, offer and sale of franchises, and in some states the legal relationship between franchisors and franchisees. These laws were enacted to stamp out fraud in the franchise marketplace and to protect franchisees. Franchise law also includes the power granted to federal and state administrators to investigate franchise sales fraud and illegality, institute civil proceedings, and in some states, institute criminal proceedings as well.
The federal and state laws require franchisors to provide a franchise disclosure document (FDD) to prospective franchisees containing all information necessary for them to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of a franchise. This is required before any franchise-related agreement is signed and before any money is paid. The FDD has 23 federally regulated items of disclosure which include background about the franchisor and the industry, litigation and bankruptcy disclosures; financial disclosures, the franchise agreement, other agreements that would apply to that particular franchise, and audited financial statements of the franchisor.
A franchise law firm is one that has their specialty, focus, and expertise in assisting franchisees. At Luther Lanard, we have the knowledge and familiarity with all aspects of franchise law, the pitfalls to look out for in purchasing a franchise, and can also provide counsel in any potential conflicts with the franchisor that may arise at any point in the franchise relationship. Other services we provide are lease review, entity formation; and acquisition or sale of franchise businesses.
Twenty states, the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico have enacted franchise relationship laws. These statutes address when and under what circumstances a franchisor may terminate a franchise agreement, deny a transfer or refuse to renew a franchise, the minimum advance notice of franchise termination or expiration that must be given to franchisees. Some state’s relationship laws also include other aspects of the franchisor-franchisee relationship, such as fair dealing, discriminatory treatment, market protection, and pricing.