Helping Franchisors From Concepts to Contracts
Zimmerman & Steber Legal Group in Delafield, Wisconsin, is committed to helping clients launch their entrepreneurial dreams. Some of the best-known names in American business started as the germ of an idea. Developing a concept takes a big idea, but it also depends on attention to small details — particularly the legal ones. Our attorneys assist franchisors to help them meet regulatory responsibilities, obligations to franchisees, and, in particular, the amended FTC rule, the Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law (WFIL) and the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL). Whether you are starting a new franchise or are an existing franchisor, we invite you to contact us by e-mail or call us at 262-646-4850 to schedule a consultation.
Services We Provide
We assist franchisors by helping them protect their idea, their brand and their legal rights. This starts with structuring a program (for start-up franchises) and drafting all franchising disclosure documents and filing them with the state as required. We can also help with defining territories, drafting and enforcing non-complete/non-disclosure agreements and, when necessary, litigating on your behalf or mediating cases of improper termination, breach of contract or other franchise agreement issues. Your lawyer will also keep you abreast of the ever-changing franchise business laws.
What Is the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law?
Among the many laws that affect franchisors who do business in Waukesha County and throughout the state, the WFDL is one to which we pay great attention. In essence, you may be licensing a product or service and not realize that your marketing plan does not conform with legal requirements. The bottom line: penalties can be severe if attention has not been paid to regulations and statutory requirements.
Contact Us to Discuss Your Legal Needs
We serve clients throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in all aspects of franchise law. To schedule a consultation to discuss your need, please call us at 262-646-4850 or contact us by e-mail.
