So, you have your Franchise Disclosure Documents (“FDD”) and other related agreements in order and ready to start selling your newly created franchise system. You may consider advertising through various channels with catchy promises of success and profits and slogans such as “Join the Franchise Frenzy: Your Ticket to Business Success Awaits!” or “Follow our
Elliot Boerman
Elliot's practice is focused primarily on franchise and general corporate law, working with franchisors and franchisees to grow their brands and businesses, and helping them to navigate state and federal franchise regulations. He works with franchisors to design and develop franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and area development agreements. Additionally, he regularly works with franchisors to help on-board franchisees and navigate the negotiation process. He has experience representing franchise systems in the hospitality, retail, and home services industries.
Elliot also represents franchisees, whether it is their first time entering into a franchise business opportunity or seasoned franchisees looking to purchase multiple or additional franchise units. His services include reviewing franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements, area development agreements, addenda, and transfer documents.
Prior to joining Manning Fulton, Elliot worked at a franchise law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. During law school he interned at a business and intellectual property law firm in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Franchise State Compliance
While franchising can be a powerful way to grow a brand, the complex and varied laws and regulations governing franchising can intimidate even the most experienced businessperson seeking to expand their business.
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