Franchise Agreements, FDDs and Related Documents: Negotiating Key Terms
Protecting Franchisor or Franchisee Interests Regarding Territory, Fees, Advertising, Termination and More
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will guide business counsel in negotiating franchise agreements and ancillary documents. The panel will explain the terms that are most often disputed in franchise agreements, as well as considerations and best practices for FDDs and other related documents.
Outline
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Commonly negotiated key provisions
- Territory
- Fees
- Advertising/marketing
- Renewal and termination
- Other key issues
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Considerations for franchise ancillary agreements
- Franchise disclosure document
- Option agreements
- Letters of intent
- Confidentiality agreements
- Litigation aspects of franchise agreements
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What are the key contract terms in franchise agreements?
- How can counsel for franchisors and franchisees best mitigate risk when negotiating franchise agreements?
- How should counsel handle some commonly disputed issues and what are some effective strategies for resolving them?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty
Harris J. Chernow
Partner
Chernow Kapustin
Mr. Chernow has a diverse franchise and business background and has been associated with a number of prestigious... | Read More
Mr. Chernow has a diverse franchise and business background and has been associated with a number of prestigious national and regional law firms in the Philadelphia area. His national franchise practice includes franchise transactions and dispute resolution matters, with emphasis on franchising, licensing, distribution, corporate structuring and retail development. Mr. Chernow is a frequent speaker at various venues on franchise and business related topics.
CloseMitchell J. Kassoff
Attorney at Law
Mr. Kassoff deals exclusively with Franchise Law and Franchise business matters. He has been representing both... | Read More
Mr. Kassoff deals exclusively with Franchise Law and Franchise business matters. He has been representing both Franchisees and Franchisors as an Attorney and Expert Witness in all matters concerning franchising in all 50 states and internationally for more than 30 years. Mr. Kassoff provides complete services for the formation and operation of franchise systems and all other areas of franchising.
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