I will draft a custom franchise operations agreement
Licensed US Attorney, Bulletproof Franchise Agreements and FTC Compliance
About this Gig
Franchising your business means handing over your operating system to a third party. If your franchise agreement is just a modified template, you are exposing your brand to IP theft, royalty disputes, and joint-employer liability.
I am Michael Francis Rollins, a licensed U.S. attorney (Bar No. #102115). I do not use generic forms. I draft custom franchise agreements designed to protect the franchisor's equity and ensure strict operational compliance.
When a franchisee breaches, you need clear, enforceable mechanisms to step in, cure the default, or terminate the relationship without triggering protracted litigation. That requires precise drafting grounded in current state and federal franchise laws.
Core Drafting Areas:
Single-Unit and Multi-Unit Franchise Agreements
Master Franchise and Area Development Contracts
Intellectual Property Licensing and Brand Standards
Default, Cure, and Termination Provisions
Post-Term Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Clauses
Your franchise agreement is the foundation of your expansion. Do not rely on unlicensed document preparers. Review the packages below to find the right scope for your current phase, and place your order to begin.
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FAQ
Are you using LegalZoom or generic legal templates?
Absolutely not. I am a licensed U.S. attorney (Bar #102115). Generic templates leave loopholes that rogue franchisees exploit in court. Every agreement I draft is built from scratch to address the specific liabilities, fee structures, and operational controls of your exact business model.
Will this contract protect me if a franchisee stops paying royalties?
Yes. I build aggressive default, cure, and termination triggers into the agreement. If a franchisee breaches the contract, this document gives you the legal leverage to terminate their rights, shut down their operations, and enforce post-term non-competes.
Does this agreement comply with state-specific franchise laws?
Yes. Franchise regulations vary wildly by jurisdiction (e.g., California's strict franchisee protections vs. Texas). I structure the governing law, dispute resolution, and arbitration clauses to ensure maximum enforceability in your target expansion states.
What is the difference between this agreement and an FDD?
The Franchise Agreement is the binding contract the franchisee signs. The FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) is the mandatory 23-item FTC background document you must provide to them before they sign. I offer custom FDD drafting and review in a separate gig on my profile.
What if a prospective franchisee's attorney requests changes?
The Standard and Premium packages include dedicated revisions. If a buyer's legal counsel pushes back on your terms, I will review their redlines and provide the precise counter-language needed to protect your corporate interests without killing the deal.
