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Your experience with these matters helped us make a wise decision...

Nancy,

I would first like to start by saying you and your firm are absolutely incredible! When my wife and I decided to purchase a franchise business we sought to find the best attorney for the job. Without question we found you and your firm. It started by the immense and detailed amount of information you gave to everyone on your website, to the promptness of your responses whether it was by phone or by email, to your confidence and sheer determination to get things changed in the agreements. I am truly impressed with your thoroughness, attention to detail, and your sincere desire to protect your client. Your experience with these matters helped us make a wise decision and now that we have chosen the right Franchise to purchase, we completely understand how important it is to have the absolute best attorney in the business. This is a very exciting yet concerned part of our lives and you truly relieved a lot of the pressure and made it a pleasure. 

Sincere thanks to you and your firm.

Jeff & Chris Montemurro

MURRO ENTERPRISES, LLC.

Franchisee Assistance

Helping Businesses Grow For Over 25 Years

Skilled Franchisee Lawyer

Purchasing a franchise can be one of the most efficient ways to achieve the American dream of owning your own business. However, buying a franchise can be filled with risks. It is important that you are informed of your obligations and rights.

Don't let your business dreams turn into a nightmare. If you are thinking of buying a franchise please contact an experienced franchise lawyer at the Law Offices of Nancy L. Lanard, P.C. today to discuss your plans. We stay on the cutting edge of the franchise world in order to serve you best.

"We have helped hundreds of people throughout the United States evaluate franchise opportunities."

 — Attorney Nancy Lanard

Buying a Franchise

Once you have decided to purchase a franchise, what should you do next?

  • Read the cover story in the February 2008 issue of The Costco Connection, featuring Nancy Lanard's discussion on how to Fend off Franchising Fiascos. 

  • Read the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). It describes the investment you will be making, the anticipated initial costs, your legal obligations and the background and financial strength of the franchisor, among other things.

  • Contact current and former franchisees. Ask lots of questions, including ones to help you determine the strengths and weaknesses of the franchisor.

  • Review the franchisor's audited financial statements with an experienced business accountant. (These financial statements are contained in the UFOC) Ask your accountant to evaluate the financial strength of the franchisor, whether this business will help you accomplish your financial goals and an estimate of how long it will take to meet those goals.

  • Consult an experienced franchise attorney. Our firm has the experience to advise you on the risks and advantages in making this substantial investment before you sign a franchise agreement.

Purchasing a franchise is a major decision. Do not sign any franchise agreement without thoroughly exploring the opportunities and obligations involved. We can help you answer these important questions:

  • Should I buy this franchise?
    Our experienced franchise attorneys can help you evaluate exactly the type of investment that is required of you and what your ongoing financial and other obligations will be.
     
  • What am I agreeing to?
    We will review the franchise documents and translate the legalese into plain English so you can make informed decisions before undertaking this substantial investment of money, time, and effort. We will seek to modify negotiable agreements to make them more advantageous to you.

Whether you are interested in a home-based franchise or one that requires a separate business location, we have the skills and experience to assist you. We have helped people take advantage of franchise opportunities throughout the United States for decades. Contact our franchise lawyers today.

The business and franchise lawyers at the Law Offices of Nancy L. Lanard, P.C. serve clients all over the United States, including the states of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Regionally, we remain committed to representing clients in the counties of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Berks, Lehigh, and Lackawanna, including communities such as Abington, Allentown, Ambler, Bethlehem, Blue Bell, Bryn Mawr, Cheltenham, Dover (DE), Doylestown, Dresher, Easton, Elkins Park, Ft. Washington, Glenside, Harrisburg, Hatboro, Horsham, Jenkintown, King of Prussia, Lancaster, Lansdale, Lower Gwynedd, Maple Glen, Media, Norristown, North Penn, North Wales, Oreland, Paoli, Plymouth Meeting, Reading, Springfield, Spring House, Upper Gwynedd, Villanova, Warrington, West Chester, and Willow Grove.

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