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    Franchising & Distribution

    The franchise industry is poised for growth, with opportunities for both new entrants and existing players. Nixon Peabody helps franchisees navigate this ever-evolving market. 

    Overview

    Hundreds of franchise systems across industries in more than 90 countries have engaged NP’s experienced team, seeking counsel on global expansion, brand development, licensing and distribution issues.

    As a four-time “Law Firm of the Year” honoree, our franchise team continues to beat the forefront of important conversations in the industry. We provide tailored counsel to meet clients’ specific needs and goals, advising on transactional issues, disclosure documents, franchise-related agreements, disputes between franchisors and franchisees, and more. We represent clients in food and beverage, hospitality, retail, and other sectors, around the world. Wherever you do business, or whatever stage in the franchise process you’re in, our attorneys can help.

    Representative Experience

    • Planet Fitness: Represent a U.S. franchisor and operator of fitness centers in matters relating to disclosures, registrations, and franchise agreements.
    • Wayback Burgers: Represent the popular burger chain on a variety of franchise matters both domestically and internationally, including their franchise agreement, disclosure, and registration, and international matters in Asia, Europe, South Africa, and several other foreign countries.
    • Leading food service brand: Represent a client with over 36,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters, and litigation risk analysis
    • No. 1 quick-service restaurant franchise: Served as an expert witness in an international franchise arbitration.
    • Medical cannabis franchisor: Assist client in developing a franchise retail model, which includes preparing franchise documents and securing franchise registration in five states where medical cannabis is legal.
    • Specialty children’s apparel chain: Advised client on a variety of international matters, in China, South America, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
    • Early education and child care centers: Represent the franchise of on domestic matters, including state registrations, litigation, and trademark and intellectual property issues.
    • Wine purveyor: Represented a South African entity looking to expand its operations into the United States.
    • Taiwanese-based franchise food service establishment: Advise on the drafting of their franchise disclosure document, corresponding unit franchise agreement, and registration across the U.S.

    Recognition

    • Nixon Peabody has been named a Tier 1 National firm, and a First Tier firm in Washington, DC, by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2023 for Franchise Law
    • Ranked in the Chambers Global Guide 2023 for Franchising
    • Recognized nationally and globally as a leading Franchise & Distribution Practice by Chambers USA in 2022

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    Our Team

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    • Kendal H. Tyre

      Partner, Co-leader, Franchising & Distribution
      • Washington Dc
      • Office:202.585.8368
      • ktyre@nixonpeabody.com
      Kendal H. Tyre
    • Keri A. McWilliams

      Partner / Co-leader, Franchising & Distribution / Deputy Co-leader, Food, Beverage, and Agribusiness
      • Washington Dc
      • Office:202.585.8770
      • kmcwilliams@nixonpeabody.com
      Keri A. McWilliams
    • Steven B. Feirman

      Senior Counsel
      • Washington Dc
      • Office:202.585.8395
      • sfeirman@nixonpeabody.com
      Steven B. Feirman
    • Seamus Ryan

      Department Attorney
      • Chicago
      • Office:312.977.4368
      • smryan@nixonpeabody.com
      Seamus Ryan
    • Brad Steinbrecher

      Department Attorney
      • Washington Dc
      • Office:202.585.8075
      • bsteinbrecher@nixonpeabody.com
    • Dan Deane

      Partner / Leader, Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation / Co-Leader, TCPA & Consumer Privacy Team
      • Manchester
      • Office:603.628.4047
      • ddeane@nixonpeabody.com
      Dan Deane
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    Insights And Happenings

    • Press Release

      Nixon Peabody partner Kendal Tyre edits new ABA book on franchise sales laws

      Feb 21, 2023
    • Press Release

      Chambers Global recognizes Nixon Peabody attorneys, practice areas as industry leaders

      Feb 16, 2023
    • Press Release

      2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” ranks 24 Nixon Peabody practices as National Tier 1

      Nov 3, 2022

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