Franchise Lawyer in Westchester, New York

Helping your franchise reach new heights.

How We Can Help

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

Multi-Brand Operators Successfully Expand Within Their Territory

Our client was a multi-unit operator of a gym franchise with several successful locations throughout New York City. The brand specialized in offering top-notch equipment, personable employees, clean workout areas, fitness classes, and personal training sessions. They were confident in their business approach and franchise philosophies but were at an impasse about what their next steps should be.

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. is a franchise lawyer that 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.

ABOUT LUSTHAUS LAW

INSIGHTS

What Franchisors Must Know About New York Franchise Law

by Julie Lusthaus | May 2, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisors

Establishing and selling franchises is complicated because both federal and state laws apply. Federal...

Qualities of a Top Franchise Lawyer

by Julie Lusthaus | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisees

Anyone considering buying their first – or next – franchise business will inevitably receive a...

Four Franchise Renewal Tips

by Julie Lusthaus | Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisees

Franchisees have lots on their minds. Just maintaining a reliable staff and generating a profit is...

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“COMPREHENSIVE AND THOROUGH”

Julie was a comprehensive and thorough resource for my franchise law needs, her process was ideal from start to finish.

Karl Baumert

“…VERY THOROUGH, HIGHLY RESPONSIVE, AND ACHIEVED GOOD RESULTS.”

I worked with Lusthaus Law PC on a commercial lease negotiation in New Jersey. Julie was a pleasure to work with. On a professional level, she was very thorough, highly responsive, and achieved good results for me. On a personal level, she was easy to talk to and understanding of my issues. I’ll work with her again and highly recommend her.

Carl C.

“JULIE WAS AN AMAZING GUIDE THROUGH THE FRANCHISE PROCESS…”

Julie was an amazing guide through the franchise process and we were able to make our decision with confidence, knowing we had thoroughly vetted the organization. She was professional, thorough and very patient! Would highly recommend her services!

Jacqui H.

“…CONSISTENT AND EXCELLENT SERVICE.”

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 of becoming a WSI Digital Marketing Consultant franchisee and her recommendations to mitigate these risks are invaluable. If you are in need of a franchise attorney, call Lusthaus Law.

Chris S.

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