Franchise

WithumSmith+Brown has extensive experience with franchising both in the retail and business to business segments. Franchising is a growing segment. Franchisors and Franchisees are faced with many challenges from branding, expansion of multi- units, profitability and strategic planning.

Our Franchising professionals can assist you with the following services:

• Assistance with initial franchise acquisitions, including due diligence and return on investment analysis
• Review of franchising documents
• Business valuations
• Assistance with the compliance of the franchise agreements
• Assistance with royalty fee agreements and calculations
• Multi-unit expansion
• Review of non-compete agreements
• Royalty audits
• Accounting and tax services
• Bench marking
• Budgeting and cash flows
• Business plans and structures