Recent News and Notes

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Florida based Burnett Entertainment, Inc. has acquired the Port Richey, Florida Urban Air Adventure Park franchise for immediate operation. Towns Law Firm represented Burnett Entertainment, Inc. in the acquisition.

Pizza Inn, Inc. announced the opening of an international franchise restaurant in Nablus, Palestine in a multi-store development agreement with franchisee/developer Z.I.S. Trading Group. Towns Law Firm, PC represented the franchisor, Pizza Inn, Inc. in the transaction.

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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Firm client Pizza Inn, Inc. in a franchise area developer dispute that proceeded to federal jury trial in 2019.

Franchise Law

The many benefits of franchising create opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses alike. This heavily regulated field of law also gives rise to a number of disagreements between franchisors and franchisees. For over twenty years the lawyers at the Firm have provided advisement as well as transaction, regulatory and litigation representation to franchisors and franchisees of some of the most recognizable brands in the world.

sample services

Creation and review of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD).
Representation of franchisors and franchisees in state and federal litigation.
Assistance with franchise sale / acquisition transactions.
Legal advice and representation for franchisors and franchisees in rights and responsibilities in the franchise relationship.
Creation of franchise entities.
Advising and representation on employment issues arising in the franchise workplace.
Assistance with intellectual property issues.
Legal advice and representation in real estate leasing issues for franchises.