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Service Backed by More Than 30 YEARS of Experience in the Franchise Industry

Franchise Legal Support is a California law firm committed to providing comprehensive legal support to franchisees nationwide in all aspects and stages of operation.

Some of the Franchise Businesses We Have Assisted

  • Skill Samurai
  • Sizzler
  • Sharky's
  • Menchie's
  • Dog House
  • ToGo's Great Sandwiches
  • Open Works
  • Maze Rooms
  • Dental Fix
  • BonChon
  • Popeyes
  • Tastea
  • Synergy HomeCare
  • Mosquito Joe
  • Yoshinoya
  • Wetzel's Pretzels
  • Meineke
  • Midas
  • Big Boy
  • Papa Johns
  • Pet Warehouse
  • Wendy's
  • Taco Bell
  • Sylvan
  • Curves
  • The UPS Store
  • Auntie Anne's
  • Big O Tires
  • Coco's
  • Yogurt in Love
  • Wayback Burgers
  • Jack in the box
  • McDonalds
  • Goodcents
  • ApricotLane
  • Subway
  • Massage Envy
  • The Joint
  • Fresh
  • IHOP
  • BGR
  • CycleBar
  • Wienerschnitzel
  • Extreme Pizza
  • Massage Green
  • Arby's
  • Baskin Robbins
  • Checkers
  • Earl of Sandwich
  • 18/8 Fine Men's Salons
  • Jimmy Johns Sandwiches
  • The Pizza Press
  • The Coder School
  • The Home Mag
  • Denny's
  • Fantastic Sams
  • Home Helpers
  • Jon Smith Subs
  • Lemon Shark Poke
  • Nail Garden
  • Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
  • Paint Nail Bar
  • Maaco
  • Wanna Play Playcare
  • Kids Park
  • Vitality Bowls
  • 1-800-Flowers
  • Fit Body BootCamp
  • GrabbaGreen
  • Jimboy's
  • Murphy Business Sales
  • The Tutoring Center
  • Bowl of Heaven
  • Always Faithful
  • Assisting Hands Home Care
  • Burger IM
  • The Camp
  • Care Patrol
  • Code Ninjas
  • Donut Bar
  • Fire Wings
  • Good Feet
  • Gotcha Covered
  • H&R Block
  • Home Helpers
  • Intelligent Office
  • iTrip Vacations
  • Mathnasium
  • Namaste Nail Sanctuary
  • RE/Max
  • Right at Home
  • Row House
  • Spaulding Decon
  • Urban Air
  • Signarama
  • Woops!
  • Holiday Inn
  • Pinkberry
  • Celebrity's Soul Food
  • Concrete Craft
  • Device Pitstop
  • Dickey's Barbecue Pit
  • F45 Training
  • Paul Davis National
  • Liberty Tax Service
  • All About Puppies
  • Mud Bots
  • UBREAKIFIX
  • TA
  • School of Rock
  • Reality One Group
  • Floor Coverings International
  • PuroClean
  • The Driveway Company
  • Bellacure Nail Salon
  • Panini Kabob Grill
  • Wundabar Pilates Studio
  • Reis & Irvy's
  • Pure Barre
  • Pie Hole
  • Central Bark
  • L & L Hawaiian BBQ
  • Fork & Salad
  • Pearle Vision
  • Board & Brew
  • Nekter Juice Bar
  • TGA
  • Wingstop
  • Kumon
  • Entrepreneurial Operating System
  • ACE
  • Miracle Method
  • HomeWell Care Services
  • Premier Pools
  • Piara Pizza
  • Chronic Tacos
  • Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ
  • The Now Massage
  • Mosquito Shield
  • Wow Wow Lemonade Stand
  • Yougurtland
  • Open Works
  • ARC Point
  • Homewell
  • Chronic Taco
  • ACE Hardware
  • Egg Bread
  • Procolor
  • Piara Pizza
  • The Now Massage
  • Mosquito Shield
  • Twinkle Star Dance Studio
  • Team Logic IT
  • Solar Grids
  • Sit Means Sit
  • Elder Care Advantage
  • Cheba Hut
  • Chronic Taco
  • Interim Healthcare
  • Kumon
  • Oggi’s Bar
  • Running Boards Marketing
  • Squeeze Massage
  • Teriyaki Madness
  • The Exercise Coach
  • Vitality Bowls
  • Bar Method
  • Body Bar
  • Bishops
  • Sculpture Hospitality
  • Feng Cha
  • Flaherty Solutions
  • Sculpture Hospitality
  • Reborn Coffee
  • Roll Em Up
  • Stretch Zone
  • GameDay Men’s Health
  • The Alley
  • Deka Lash
  • La Macron
  • Tapioca Express
  • Hampton Inn
  • EcoClean
  • BodyBar
  • Krak Boba
  • JPAR real estate
  • Cauldron Ice Cream
  • Squeeze Massage
  • PakMail
  • 1800 Packouts
  • Red Chickz
  • Pickup USA
  • Dunkin’
  • Tommy’s Express
  • BodyFit Training
  • Houston’s Hot Chicken
  • Signorama
  • ConDecor Superstore
  • That 1 Painter
  • 100% Chiropractic
  • Best Choice Roofing
  • TAB Boards
  • Cookie Co.
  • Seniors Helping Seniors
  • Senior Care Authority
  • Footprint Floors
  • Griswold Home Care
  • Overtime Athletics
  • Dill Dinkers
  • Movita Juice Bar
  • BodyRok
  • Ellie Mental Health
  • KidsPark
  • Postal Annex
  • Children's Orchard
  • Slice House
  • Cookie Plug
  • Mochinut

California Franchise Lawyer

Confident Representation for Franchisees 

Franchise Legal Support, under the direction of lead attorney David Scott Levaton, Esq., is a California law firm devoted to providing representation and support to franchisees in all aspects and stages of operation.

Mr. Levaton is one of the nation’s leading franchise attorneys and has been representing franchisees and franchisee associations for more than 30 years; his family has been in franchising for more than 45 years.

Why Choose Our California Franchise Attorney

He fully understands the legal needs of franchisees and is dedicated to meeting those needs with affordable and effective legal representation.

His experience and training in franchise law, and skill in negotiation and dispute resolution, have provided him the skill set to be an exceptional advocate, problem solver, and negotiator. When you need help navigating franchise law, turn to our experienced California franchise attorneys.

Seeking a California Franchise Lawyer? Contact Franchise Legal Support for expert guidance and support. Let's navigate franchise law and drive your business success. Call at (888) 631-0048 to discuss how Attorney David Scott Levaton, Esq. can help you.
 

Buying a Franchise: FDD Review Packages

  • Full Comprehensive Franchised Business Review

    Recommended For A New Franchisee

    Initial consultation up to 30-minutes

    • Discussion on your goals for your business choice
    • Answer any questions you may have on the process of buying a franchise

    FDD Review

    • Prepare an annotated written summary of the FDD, franchise agreement and attendant agreements you may be subject to, as well as provide certain exhibits from the FDD for our discussion
    • The annotations will point out areas of specific interest and concern
    • Areas where the law you will be subject to may impact the terms of the agreement and areas you may want to attempt to negotiate to get you the most favorable terms
    • We will prepare a negotiation sheet to provide to the franchisor

    Up to 2-hour post FDD review conference:

    • Discuss franchising as a business model, the good and bad
    • An in-depth review of the annotated summary
    • Respond to all questions you may have regarding franchising, entity formation or the FDD review summary

    Follow-up 30-minute conference:

    • After you have reviewed the negotiation sheet we prepare and you digest the information we went over in the post FDD review conference, we will get on another call to discuss any questions you may have.
    • Will remain available for discussions with you or the franchisor on the attempted negotiations and further questions concerning the review
  • FDD Review

    For People With Some Franchise Experience And Knowledge

    • Prepare an annotated written summary of the FDD, franchise agreement and attendant agreements you may be subject to as well as provide specific exhibits from the FDD which you should be aware of and review
    • The annotations will point out areas of specific interest and concern
    • Areas where the law you will be subject to may impact the terms of the agreement and areas you may want to attempt to negotiate to get the most favorable terms

    One hour post review conference:

    • A review of the annotated summary
    • Respond to all questions you may have regarding franchising, entity formation or the FDD review summary
  • Review Lite

    Not Recommended For New Franchisees, But For Those Who Already Own Or Have Operated Franchised Businesses

    • I will Review the FDD and opportunity
    • Provide exhibits from the FDD which you should be familiar with
    • No written summary, but we will have a one hour discussion on the business opportunity, areas of concern and impactful/important provisions relating to the specific business being reviewed and if a renewal any provisions which may be different than the ones you are currently operating under
**Area Representative or Developer Agreement reviews are separate from the above and are billed hourly.
One of the Nation’s Leading Franchise Attorneys Meet David Scott Levaton

Trusted & Highly Recommended

Franchise Legal Support is committed to providing personalized legal services to franchisees throughout California and the rest of the country. No issue is too complex or too difficult.

We will help guide you through the purchase or renewal of a franchise and are here to support you on all the issues involved in operating your franchise.

With our in-depth insight into franchise operations and law, our California franchise lawyers are capable of guiding you through the sale of your franchise location with ease.

Our California Franchise Law Services:

Our Franchise lawyers in California can assist you with drafting franchise agreements, preparing disclosure documents, breach of contracts, registration and compliance, negotiation, IP protection, regulatory compliance, termination and non-renewal, expansion agreements, corporate law, franchise real estate contracts, training support, franchise associations, mergers, acquisitions, reviews, and international franchising. We can also help you navigate franchise fraud and misrepresentation, franchise associations Seeking legal counsel ensures compliance and safeguards interests for successful franchise ventures.

Contact Our Franchise Attorneys in California

Are you considering starting a franchise or facing legal challenges in your existing franchise business? Our California franchise attorneys are here to provide you with expert legal guidance and support throughout your franchise journey. With years of experience in franchise law, we are committed to helping both franchisors and franchisees navigate the complexities of this specialized area of law.

Franchise Legal Support has had the privilege of representing franchisees in every business sector, ranging from single unit franchisees to multi-unit international operators, all with the same personal attention and service.


Give California Franchise Attorney David a call at (888) 631-0048 to discuss how he can help you navigate franchise law.


 

    "Excellent all around service. Highly recommended."

    - ED

    "I would definitely recommend David"

    - CE

    "Excellent person to know"

    - KB

Why Choose Us?

  • Service Backed by More Than 30 Years of Experience
  • Personalized One-on-One Attention
  • Experience with a Wide Range of Business Owner Matters
  • Free Case Consultations

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