I have represented and counseled many franchisors and
franchisees in court and arbitration. Franchise is a complex
and intricate area of the law. I have extensive knowledge
and experience in litigating every aspect of franchise,
including Florida Statutes, contracts, operations and finance,
termination, trade secrets, non-compete/solicitation agreements,
to name but a few.
Franchise can be an attractive, successful, hands-on investment
and lifestyle for many individuals and couples, but it
has its risks. It creates a long-term, parent/child business
relationship, in which the franchisor promises to fully
and competently nurture the franchisee to success. In turn,
the franchisee pays a royalty percentage of revenue, pledges
loyalty and confidentiality, agrees to undergo training,
and promises to follow and apply the franchise system’s
exact method and manner of doing business. Of course, those
promises can be broken, and that is where the trouble comes
in, whether it involves royalties, employees, insurance,
location, or the failure to perform obligations under the
franchise agreement and associated documents.
Ned Kimmelman, PA | 4755 Technology Way, Suite 203 | Boca Raton,
Florida 33431 | Tel: 561.488.2020 | Fax:
561.488.9955
