Franchise Lawyer

By Matt Dickstein

I practice franchise law, for both franchisors and franchisees.  I understand that you have a limited budget, so my philosophy is to provide maximum legal coverage and protection at the minimum price.   

Additional pages on franchise law: Helping Start-up Franchisors

Helping Existing Franchisors

Helping Franchisees

My franchise practice has three basic parts:

First, I help start-up franchisors.  If you are interested in this topic, go to my page Helping Start-up Franchisors.  You can also read my articles, Should I Franchise My Business? and How to Start a Franchise System. 

• For help with your franchise disclosure document (UFDD), see my article The Franchise Disclosure Document. 
• For an overview of registering your franchise in CA, see California Franchise Registration. 
• To understand how franchise systems compare with business opportunities, seller assisted marketing, licenses and more, see What’s the Difference Between a Franchise and --        Seller Assisted Marketing Plans, Business Opportunities, Multilevel Marketing, Salespersons, Licenses, Distributorships?

Second, I help existing franchisors with their legal compliance and housekeeping work.  If you are interested in this topic, go to my page Helping Existing Franchisors.  You can also read my article, Setting Up an Ongoing Franchise Compliance and Housekeeping System.  Also, don't forget about my articles, California Franchise Registration and Franchise Non-Competition Agreements in California.

Third, I help franchisees with their purchase of a franchise and other business / legal needs.  If you are interested in this topic, go to my page Helping Franchisees.  For a legal compliance checklist when buying your franchise, see Legal Compliance Checklist for a Startup Franchisee.  If you want help understanding the franchise disclosure document (UFDD / UFOC) that your franchisor has given you, see my article The Franchise Disclosure Document.

Fourth, I help both franchisees and franchisors with their franchise disputes.  Try these articles:  Termination and Non-Renewal of a Franchise in California  --and--  Legal Claims and Defenses in Franchise Litigation.

Thank you for visiting my website and I wish you luck.