Hi there,

Here's what I see all the time: someone gets excited about a franchise opportunity, so they call a business attorney to review the documents. Makes sense, right?

Not really.

Look, a business lawyer might be fantastic at what they do. Contracts. Corporate structure. The usual stuff. But here's the thing: they're probably not equipped to navigate the 23 distinct sections of a Franchise Disclosure Document. Why?

Because franchise law isn't just one thing. It's where securities regulations meet antitrust compliance, intellectual property, and state-specific registration requirements all at once. It's specialized work that demands specialized expertise.

With those things in mind, here are 5 questions you need to ask an attorney before you hire them.

If you ask those questions, you'll be way ahead of the folks who don't. And you'll increase your chances of hiring a great franchise attorney.

Till next week,

The Franchise King®

Joel Libava

216-831-2610

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."

- Dolly Parton