Legal Services

Company Overview

Kanouse \& Walker, P.A. is a law firm specializing in franchise and distribution law, corporate, securities, and real estate matters, serving entrepreneurs, franchisors, and franchisees nationwide. The firm's core mission is to support franchise systems through every stage of their lifecycle, from development and compliance to business transactions, providing legal guidance that reduces compliance risk and enhances overall business stability for franchise owners.

Services Offered

• Preparation and regular updating of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and franchise agreements for franchisors.
• Representation of franchisees in reviewing and negotiating franchise agreements, and advising acquisitions of new or existing franchises.
• Legal entity formation guidance, corporate governance, and structuring for franchise businesses.
• Compliance assistance with federal/state franchise and business opportunity laws, including registration and advertising approval.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Deep specialization in the franchise sector with decades of experience representing franchisors, franchisees, area developers, and sub-franchisors across industries; also versed in corporate and real estate law.
• Key Benefits:
  • Streamlines franchise compliance and registration processes for both emerging and established systems.
  • Provides franchise-specific legal review and negotiation to protect franchisee rights and mitigate risk.
  • Supports growth and expansion decisions by advising on structuring, disclosure, and multi-state operations.
• Franchise Expertise: Led by attorneys recognized as leaders in franchise law, including authoring definitive legal resources for franchising, holding positions in national franchise law organizations, and a history of representing both startup and mature franchise systems as well as multi-unit franchisees.