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Franchise Law
Kumar Pathak’s valuable advice regarding potential franchise issues and negotiating the ‘boilerplate’ contract stipulations was invaluable. The attorneys were highly knowledgeable, they placed me and my partners in the best position to succeed.
Satisfied franchise client
Franchise law is near and dear to Kumar Pathak, LLC — one of our Partners bought a franchise when he was only 18 years old. Having cut his teeth on this foundational business model within the American culture, he and our other franchise attorneys believe passionately in the importance of well-structured agreements between the franchisee and franchisor.

Perhaps in almost no other segment of business law, is the concept of win-win so strategic. This means that our attorneys seek to help you nurture a strong and healthy relationship in your franchise position, while we also provide careful guidance to protect you if undesirable situations arise.

Our franchise services include the following:


- Negotiating franchise agreements with national franchisors, and vise versa (includes subfranchising and master franchise arrangements, as well as related joint ventures)
- Consulting with businesses and individuals regarding franchise offerings
- Understanding and advising franchise entities regarding federal and state franchise statutes
- Negotiating and documenting product licensing, territories, product placement, and non-compete, lease and joint-use agreements
- Drafting real estate leases and subleases
- Negotiating default, termination and liquidation processes and disputes
- Representing franchisors against franchisees in litigation-related matters

Do not risk costly franchise disputes. Protect your legal rights from the inception of your franchise agreement and for the duration of your business. We have protected the rights of dry cleaners, restaurants, fast food outlets, convenience stores, hoteliers, retailers and service providers.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding franchising issues, call the law firm of Kumar Pathak, LLC, for one-on-one creative, individualized legal solutions. Kumar Pathak’s franchise practice attorneys:

Kirtan Patel, Partner, Atlanta, Chair Neel Shah, Partner, New Jersey
Roy Banerjee, Partner, Atlanta Nikhil R. Prabhu, Partner, Atlanta
Anshu Pathak, Partner, New Jersey Chirag N. Patel, Associate, New Jersey
  Samir Patel, Associate, Atlanta