A panel discussion concerning the major issues involved in buying or selling a franchise business operation.

• Major issues to consider when representing prospective franchise acquisitions (e.g. usually the franchise agreement “shows up” as an ancillary contract in connection with review of a lease agreement, etc.)
• BRIEF overview:  
  • Understanding franchising
  • Assessing client’s long – term investment goals
  • Diligence on the franchise system
• Representing a buyer of an existing franchised business, and distinctions from developing a new franchise location.

Jordan Halle, Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP and David Ross, Ross Law Firm LLC