Company Overview

Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC is a Michigan-based law firm specializing in serving municipalities, franchised businesses, employers, and public utilities, with a particular emphasis on providing practical solutions for business growth and regulatory compliance. The firm leverages robust experience in hospitality, retail, and other franchise sectors to address legal and operational challenges faced by franchise systems throughout Michigan and beyond.

Services Offered

• Franchise legal counsel, including regulatory compliance (state and federal), franchise sales and relationships, supply chain contracts, and operations guidance
• Corporate and general counsel services for business formation, acquisitions, financing, and expansion strategies
• Labor and employment law support: negotiations, contracts, discipline and regulatory matters
• Representation of municipalities, including zoning, planning, litigation, and utility law

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Strong focus on franchising (hospitality, retail, and broader segments), municipal entities, and public utilities.
• Key Benefits: Enables franchisees and franchisors to manage regulatory risks, streamline franchise system expansion, and receive dedicated counsel for employment and contracting matters. Practical experience in resolving complex business and operational issues for both emerging and established franchise brands.
• Franchise Expertise: Noted for helping BD’s Mongolian Grill and other franchise businesses develop and grow; frequently cited by clients for franchise-specific legal and business support; features attorneys with decades of relevant franchise law expertise and leadership in hospitality sector legal matters.