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500 IDS
Center
80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: 612-632-3000 |
1010 West
St. Germain Suite 600
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Telephone: 320-252-4414
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High-quality legal
services.
Excellent client
service.
A commitment to
making our community better.
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Since 1866, Gray Plant
Mooty has provided trusted legal counsel to individual and business clients.
We offer a full range of services, catered to our clients' specific needs,
and delivered with uncompromising customer service. Our
top priority is you. We will work with you in a results-oriented manner
that will meet your expectations. |
Franchise & Product
Distribution
Operating a franchise
system presents complex business and legal issues -- sometimes on a
daily basis. Some issues are positive and even exciting -- international
expansion, for example. Other issues are just as important but less
welcome, such as facing demands of existing or prospective franchisees,
or matters relating to the consumers of the franchised products or
services.
Whatever the issue
or situation, competent and experienced legal support is crucial. Gray
Plant Mooty's Franchise and Product Distribution Team -- one of the
most
respected
franchise practices in the country -- provides that support to local,
national and international clients. We represent more than 80 franchisors,
ranging from start-up and emerging franchisors to franchisors with
thousands of locations worldwide.
We understand that
the failure to hear back from your lawyer is frustrating. We simply
won't allow that to happen. We will return all phone calls and emails
in at least a half business day. |
Knowing
Your Needs, Providing the Service
Our
Franchise and Product Distribution Team is dedicated to the success of our
franchisor
clients. Our lawyers recognize that the initial construction of a franchise
concept will directly impact the franchisor's future profits. They
also understand the dynamics and intricacies of franchisor-franchisee
relationships, and the importance of these relationships in maintaining
the overall integrity of the franchise system.
Gray Plant Mooty's Franchise
and Product Distribution Team works with franchisor clients located
throughout the U.S., Canada, and other countries, offering assistance
in a broad range of areas. Why reinvent the wheel? If you are facing an
issue in your system, we likely have addressed that issue with one
or more of our franchisor clients.
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Our
services include:
Product
or service brand protection — Managing
and protecting the franchisor's brand, image, trademarks and identity
are critical to the franchise system's success. Our lawyers guide franchisors
in protecting these valuable assets.
Preparation
and registration of the franchise offering circular, including franchise
agreements — From start-up and emerging
companies to industry giants, franchisors turn to Gray Plant Mooty
at every stage of their business growth. Franchise
documents
preparation and compliance with disclosure and registration laws
requires experienced
counsel. Our Team prepares and registers offering circulars for over
50 different franchise programs, several of which include area development
agreements.
Litigation
and dispute resolution — Whether
their dispute involves a challenging franchisee, an aggressive
competitor, or a supplier to the franchise system, franchisors
need an experienced litigation
and alternative dispute resolution team. Our lawyers serve as advocates
to franchisors with locations throughout the U.S. and internationally,
and help
them determine the appropriate response strategy to the situation.
Financial
services— From implementing a
long-term growth strategy to dealing with financially distressed
franchisees, franchisors turn to Gray Plant Mooty for
assistance with financing,
reorganizations, debt restructuring or bankruptcy.
International
expansion— Overseas' expansion offers franchisors
tremendous opportunities, but can present obstacles not previously
experienced in
domestic programs. Gray Plant
Mooty's extensive experience helps franchisors achieve their international
expansion
goals. |
Gray Plant
Mooty's vast experience in the nuances of franchising and product distribution
has positioned our team as a leader in the field. More importantly, we
work with our clients to address both the business and legal issues necessary
to position your company for success.
Other law firms may
understand franchising as well as we do. But few will demonstrate the
same commitment to you. We believe each relationship is unique. We
therefore take the time to get to know you and your business.
This commitment leads to unsurpassed client service and satisfaction. |
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