Legal Services

Company Overview

Shipe Dosik Law LLC is a boutique legal service provider focused on the franchise and business sectors, primarily supporting franchisors and franchisees with practical legal counsel and solutions. Their mission is to help franchise systems achieve compliance, protect their brands, and address operational challenges with step-by-step guidance and personal service—serving as both outside counsel and trusted advisors for franchise businesses.

Services Offered

• Franchise system development, including structuring and compliance with franchise laws and regulations.
• Preparation and updating of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD), franchise agreements, and related compliance documents.
• General counsel services for franchisors and franchisees, assisting with contracts, intellectual property, business sales/acquisitions, and real estate transactions.
• Dispute resolution, brand standards enforcement, and ongoing legal support for issues such as challenging franchisee relations and operational streamlining.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Focuses on franchising and broader business legal needs, serving both startups and established franchise systems across sectors such as QSR, retail, and home services.
• Key Benefits:
  • Provides cost-effective “outsourced general counsel” solutions, reducing legal spend for franchise brands.
  • Enhances franchise system compliance and operational protection, including FDD and agreement expertise.
  • Delivers practical, franchise-specific support for dispute resolution and exit/entry transactions.
• Franchise Expertise: Partners, including Kitt Shipe and Pete Dosik, are recognized for significant franchise law expertise, both as former in-house counsel at major franchise groups and as frequent “Legal Eagle” award recipients. The firm lists notable franchise clients and has provided education and legal leadership in the franchise sector, with public endorsements from franchise business owners.