Brown & Kannady, LLC – Colorado Franchise Attorneys
Brown & Kannady, LLC is a Denver, Colorado franchise law firm emphasizing in all aspects of franchise law and franchise-related matters. Our professional Denver franchise attorneys represent both major corporations, new franchisees, and other small businesses. We are committed to providing our clients with quality legal counsel to expedite their transactions, litigation, and accelerate their business.
Franchise Law
Brown & Kannady lawyers represents franchisors and
franchisees in five core areas:
- We help determine if franchising is the optimal method for your business expansion
- Advise on federal and Colorado franchise laws for both franchisors and franchisees
- Develop and review of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) on behalf of franchisees and franchisors
- Update franchisor documentation, manage state franchise filings and renewals, guide and negotiate changes to the franchise agreements on behalf of franchisors
- Develop and review franchise contracts, lease negotiation, entity formation and general commercial counsel for franchisees and franchisors
Business and Intellectual Property Law
Our franchise attorneys also have significant experience
in the following areas:
- Intellectual Property Law – including Trademark and trade name registration, trade secrets and copyrights
- Technology Law– including the negotiation of procurement contracts, licensing, professional services, outsourcing and software agreements
- General business law– including contract and lease negotiation, employment agreements, entity selection and formation, business disputes and annual legal reviews
- Real Estate – We handle real estate and leasing needs for many clients of all types all over Colorado.
- Litigation – Part of what we do involves litigation due to the nature of our practice, and we have years of experience.
Colorado News and Recent Articles
6 Most Common Franchisor Mistakes to Avoid
We know as franchise lawyers about the classic (and comforting) saying that goes, making a mistake is not completely wrong, especially when you learn something from it. However, making the same mistake all over is what’s problematic. In the world of franchising, creating errors is very critical. First-time franchisors usually get caught in this nasty trap, but even long-time franchisors are not spared at times. To help you get through, here are six of the most common franchisor mistakes that you should avoid. 1. Selling franchises without critical thinking. Opening a franchise is not exactly cheap, so it’s perfectly understandable when you want to get back your money quick. However, grabbing every opportunity that presents itself without weighing all of your options can be dangerous for your business. 2. Putting franchisees below you. Franchisees are independent contractors who [...]
Is My Business Ready to Franchise?
As franchise attorneys, we know that franchising in Colorado is a great opportunity to expand a business and compete in a larger marketplace. Many business owners regard it as the next big step, but only a few know that not all businesses should be franchised. It is true that franchising is highly beneficial when done right, but it is also a huge responsibility packaged with its own set of risks. To know whether your business is ready to franchise, several factors must be considered. Listed below are five of them. Are you ready? Getting yourself and your business ready are two different things. What we aim to confirm is the latter, but to move forward, we also need to verify that you, as a business owner, are ready. Remember that franchising is a constant learning process that involves [...]
Choosing the Best Franchise for You
One of the reasons why Colorado franchises are attractive is because they are seen as functional formulas. That does not necessarily mean less sweat, but in one way or another, franchises aim to avoid the basic risks a startup business has to face—all thanks to the franchisor who has already solved them for you. Nonetheless, choosing the right franchise is not an easy task. In the middle of weighing your options, you realize you have to be forward-looking. Thus, if you find yourself still on the fence, here are some guidelines to help you single out the best. Set your goals. Ask yourself why you want to franchise. Are you going to do it to earn money? To pursue a hobby? To change a career? No answer is wrong, as long as you stay truthful about your goal. [...]