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In this section we provide a comprehensive directory of Franchise Attorneys for entrepreneurs, prospective and current franchisees and prospective franchisors who need assistance to start a franchise business or expand their current franchise empire. Also for those entrepreneurs who seek help in franchising their new business concept. Franchise attorneys, who’s prime focus is franchise law, can help prospective franchisees by evaluating the franchise agreement or franchise contract that the franchisor wants the franchisee to sign, and negotiate changes in terms that are onerous to his client. Under what circumstances can the franchisor terminate the franchise? What state's franchise law will govern if a franchisor / franchisee dispute arises? Is the franchisor free to sell franchise products nearby, for example, in supermarkets, and to compete with the franchisee's sales? Etc. The franchise agreement must be scrutinized to protect the franchisee.

If you are a budding franchisor and have a conceptual retail store idea that you would like to develop into a national franchise, Franchise attorneys can help you with, Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC), a document that the franchisor is required by FTC's franchise law to complete, and disclose the important information about its business, any pending lawsuits against the company and background of the owners or principals. Franchise attorneys can also help in drafting the Franchise Agreement which provides the terms and conditions of the agreement between the franchisor and prospective franchisees and the obligations and responsibilities of each party. Whether you are purchasing a franchise business or franchising your new business format, you will need the help of franchise attorneys who are familiar with every aspect of franchise laws in your state of residence.