Pitegoff Law Office PLLC helps companies grow by franchising. A good client for us is a successful company that wants to become a franchisor. We draft franchise agreements and disclosure documents, we handle franchise registrations and we provide ongoing franchise compliance counseling.
We represent U.S. and international franchisors, franchisees, and area developers, and companies and individuals acquiring franchise rights or franchise systems. We also counsel businesses on establishing license and distribution structures that are not franchises. In addition, we promote improvements in the New York Franchise Act through our blog and bar activities.
Counseling Growing Businesses
In addition to franchise law compliance, we provide general counsel services to franchisors, franchisees, and other businesses. We draft contracts, negotiate U.S. and international business transactions, and counsel businesses regarding entity formation, acquisitions, commercial leases, license agreements, and intellectual property.
Franchise Law Perspective
- Oct 31, 2012
FTC staff further defines "exclusive territory"
The FTC Staff issued FAQ 37 on October 16, 2012. This is the latest of the FTC’s “frequently asked questions” that clarify various aspects of its trade re...
