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Your success is our success. This commitment to clients drives us to work tirelessly on your behalf and ensures we build lasting relationships with clients as we grow together.

Services for Franchisors

Franchising is a highly regulated industry with complex federal, state, and local requirements. Whether you are an existing franchise or an emerging concept, the right representation matters.

Services for Franchisees

Franchisee clients rely on our vast experience representing single-unit, multi-unit, and multi-state franchisees in the development and operation of their franchises.

Other Services

Whether you are starting a business or are responsible for minimizing the legal exposure and compliance oversight of a large multinational corporation, you deserve effective legal counsel at every stage of your business’ development.

CASE STUDIES

Can this Restaurant Concept Be a Successful Franchise?

A quick-service restaurant had several successful restaurant locations throughout New York City. The brand specialized in offering healthy menu items prepared from locally-sourced ingredients. The owners wanted to expand the restaurant system throughout the U.S. and debated whether franchising would be the best way to accomplish the expansion.

Can Certain Challenges Limit the Potential Success of Franchisees?

Our clients wanted to acquire the right to develop several fitness franchises that offered personal training and fitness services to customers from retail outlets. The clients hired us to review with them the franchise disclosure document (FDD), the franchise agreement and development agreement.

Lusthaus Law is dedicated to your success.

Lusthaus Law P.C. represents franchisors, franchisees, and independent business owners in all aspects and at all stages of their business development, management, and operations.

With extensive experience in franchise law, Lusthaus Law has one goal: To help every client navigate a clear path to franchise success.

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INSIGHTS

A Guide to Re-Opening for Restaurant Owners in New York

by Julie Lusthaus | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, For Franchisors

As of the writing of this post, New York COVID-19 cases are continuing to drop, and businesses have slowly started to reopen.

Franchising a Home Health Care Business

by Julie Lusthaus | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, For Franchisors

If you have a successful home health care business and are considering franchising as a way to expand, this post shares issues to consider.

How Does the Revised Joint Employer Rule Affect Franchisors?

by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog, For Franchisors

A revised rule addressing joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) announced...

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“Thanks so much for consistent and excellent service. You allowed me to step back throughout the process. My partners and I appreciate your work tremendously.” – James M.

“I NEEDED AN ATTORNEY WITH FRANCHISE EXPERIENCE AND JULIE DELIVERED.”

“I needed an attorney with franchise experience and Julie delivered. Her knowledge of FDDs helped me better understand the risks … and her recommendations to mitigate these risks are invaluable. If you are in need of a franchise attorney, call Lusthaus Law.” – Chris S.

“… A WEALTH OF [FRANCHISE] KNOWLEDGE”

“Julie Lusthaus worked with our company to assist us in getting approved as a franchisor… Julie is not only a great attorney but honestly a pleasure to work with. Anyone in need of an attorney for business or real estate would be wise to choose to retain her services.” – Paul

“TIMELY AND PROFESSIONALLY”

“Julie Lusthaus, fully carried out all of our franchising company’s legal aspects very timely and professionally over the past several years. Julie Lusthaus pays great attention to not only the business and legal side of things but also to the relationship with her clients.” – Craig

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