Our Franchise Law practice offers end-to-end counsel for franchisors and franchisees, reflecting the firm’s combined transactional and litigation strengths in this niche area. We assist clients in structuring franchise programs from inception – preparing franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and compliance protocols to meet federal and state regulatory requirements. For established franchisors, we advise on expansion strategies, managing franchisee relationships, and system-wide policies that maintain brand standards while minimizing legal risk. We also counsel franchisees, helping them understand and negotiate franchise agreements, evaluate franchise opportunities, and ensure compliance with their ongoing obligations. At every step, the firm emphasizes meticulous adherence to the Franchise Rule and other relevant regulations so that our clients’ franchise ventures are built on a strong legal foundation.

When conflicts arise in the franchising context, Gavrilov & Brooks is prepared to protect our clients’ interests through skilled negotiation or, if necessary, litigation. We handle franchise-related disputes including breaches of franchise agreements, encroachment and territory issues, wrongful terminations or non-renewal of franchises, and claims involving misrepresentation or regulatory violations. Our team understands the unique nature of franchise disputes – which often involve not just contract law but specialized franchise statutes and regulations – and we approach these cases with a balance of legal precision and practical business sense. In every dispute, our goal is to enforce contractual rights and seek efficient resolutions that preserve the underlying business value. By providing both day-to-day transactional guidance and aggressive dispute resolution when needed, our Franchise Law practice ensures that franchisors and franchisees have a strong, reliable advocate at every stage of the franchise relationship.