Franchising Your Business:
"I have worked with David since the inception of my franchise system. As a result of David's great work and forward thinking we are seeing great growth in our franchise system. David is always punctual, delivers on his commitments and I consider him to be a huge asset to my business. Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding David's outstanding work".
Paul Flick
CEO - 360 Painting
Alexandria, VA
"I am pleased with the overall quality of service provided to Medifast Franchise Systems Inc. by the Business and Franchise Law Group. David Cahn has a comprehensive knowledge of franchising. We selected them to develop our FDD and file with the individual States. Their personalized service was critical to the successful launch of our Medifast Weight Control Centers franchise opportunity.”
Sincerely,
Joseph DiBartolomeo, Ph.D.
Senior V.P. Medifast Weight Control Centers
11445 Cronhill Dr
Owings Mills, MD 21117
"I have truly enjoyed working with David Cahn of the Franchise and Business Law Group as we transitioned our company from licensing our brand to a full franchised business offering. David has been very helpful with problem solving and offering different options for our consideration based on his broad experience with how different franchisors and franchisees operate. He was especially helpful in preparing a “cross walk” document to help our licensees understand the differences between their license agreement and the franchise agreement they were being asked to consider. David also did an excellent presentation and Q&A with our potential franchisee’s that was very helpful in demystifying the franchising process. I would enthusiastically recommend David Cahn and the Franchise and Business Law Group to anyone considering a franchise offering.”
Wayne Diviney
President and CEO
The SailTime Group
Annapolis, MD
"Franchise and Business Law Group and David Cahn have played an instrumental role in our franchise business. From initially getting started to many normal and some less conventional situations that have risen in the course of franchising they have been a true resource to our company. They are always available and respond quickly when there is a need. They are experts in their field and very easy to work with. Whether you are starting a franchise business or well established in the industry they are a Law firm that can provide the service needed.”
Tony Avila, CPA
Chief Executive Officer
VooDoo BBQ & Grill
Baton Rouge, LA
TruePresence, LLC
Michael Teitelbaum
President
The Grout Medic
Chris Burgin,
Member
"To Whom
It May Concern:
When
embarking on a journey to expand our business, I didn’t know
where to begin. The amount of paperwork and red tape
associated with franchising seemed overwhelming. David
Cahn helped me achieve my goal. His professionalism,
courtesy, and knowledge were invaluable during a time that
could have been frustrating and confusing. David was
patient while explaining different processes and offering
suggestions. He was extremely helpful and assisted me in
making the right decisions for my business. He showed me
the countless possibilities and helped evaluate all the
options to choose the path that we both felt was best for my
growing business.
David
provided connections with experts in areas like franchise
marketing and authoring an operations manual. He took time
from his schedule to personally visit the site and always
seemed available to answer my many questions. If he
couldn’t personally meet, he was prompt and efficient with
returning messages. There was never a time when he couldn’t
be reached if confusion arose. He also kept his fees in the
precise range that he quoted when we started the process
which I found to be very reasonable.
With the
help of Mr. Cahn, franchising wasn’t just a dream or
aspiration. Xpose Fitness swiftly moved through the
franchising documentation and we are very excited to offer
the franchises for sale.
I highly
recommend Mr. Cahn to any business looking for a
professional and knowledgeable attorney to assist them on
their path to franchising."
Sincerely,
Anita Ammon
CEO, Xpose Fitness
"Dear Mr. Cahn,
Thank you for your diligence in reviewing the draft
franchise agreement and offering circular for
Natural Healing USA, Inc. as well as your general
recommendations regarding our efforts. You
have helped us prepare to enter the world of
franchising.
Your technical expertise and general knowledge about
franchising have made you especially effective. You
have contributed additional insight to Natural
Healing USA, Inc. with your knowledge of
the evolution of franchise agreements and the many
resulting problems and pitfalls which have occurred
during the history of franchising.
I feel that you have helped make our documents more
user-friendly for potential franchisees. I am
confident also that the additional clarity in our
documents will help us to avoid many of the problems
which have plagued franchisors and franchisees in
the past."
William F. Pearson,
President,
Natural Healing USA, Inc.
Purchasing a Franchise:
"Dear
David-
Thank you
for helping me to navigate through the maze of franchise
negotiation. Your strong commitment to the legal protection
and simultaneous success of your client (s) was apparent
during our entire relationship.
Once you
reviewed the proposed franchise agreement, your counsel gave
me a basis to make confident decisions regarding the
negotiation and purchase of my franchise. Your expertise in
Franchise Law made it possible to understand and
successfully maneuver through a web of bureaucratic language
and you simplified an arduous negotiating process.
I believe
the success of my negotiation stemmed from your
understanding of franchise law and had I used a different
lawyer, I would not have had such a beneficial franchise
contract. I will recommend your Law firm to anyone that is
searching for a committed Franchise Lawyer.
I hope I
won’t need to retain you in the future, but in the event
that I do, I will welcome your counsel again."
Sincerely,
Julie O’Connor
jocreations!, LLC
DBA Kids ‘N’ Clay
"Dear David,
I wanted to take a minute to thank you for your help with my recent franchise purchase. You brought up several important issues that I had not considered and helped me understand their potential impact to me and my business. I believe your efforts produced a better dialogue between me and my franchisor resulting in not only a better agreement, but a better understanding of each other’s position.
John David Buck,
Owner of business consulting franchise
Litigation and Disputes:
“When my husband and I came to you last year, we were devastated that we had been misled by the franchise that we had purchased. We admitted that we had a lack of sound legal advice, resulting in the possibility of losing thousands of dollars. The franchise had stopped returning our calls and we were at a financial standstill, not able to move forward with our venture. 10 days after you took our case and communicated with the franchisor, they offered a satisfactory settlement. Through your representation, we learned what to look for when negotiating deals and how to filter through, “the sell”. Your expertise and legal reviews helped us as we moved towards a more reputable deal within another industry. Thank you, David! You saved our investment and we have seen great results with our current venture.”
Valerie R. Hicks, M.Ed.
Vice President
Knowledgepoints Learning Center
Ellicott City, MD
"Effective communication
is the key to success in any business and is vital for a
positive outcome in any situation that involves an
attorney. David Cahn was responsive, available,
professional and prepared and I would use his services
again if the need should arise."
David M. Welker
Owner,
McHenry Tire, Inc.
Business Law services:
"David Cahn has been my attorney throughout my journey to find the right franchise opportunity, set up my business, and secure a location to operate from. His experience in serving both franchisors and franchisees made him a valuable resource during my evaluation of franchise opportunities and during the negotiation phase. Since David is highly networked, he was able to put me in touch with people who had inside information on the franchise opportunities that I was considering, helping me to avoid a potentially poor opportunity. When negotiating the franchise agreement for me, David understood what was negotiable and was not worthwhile negotiating. This helped expedite negotiations and earned him compliments from the franchisor.
David also established the legal entity for my business, wrote the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, and filed all the necessary documents. The work was completed on schedule and he communicated regularly to keep me informed of progress. David also reviewed and submitted changes for the negotiation of my commercial lease, getting me the best lease possible. His detailed review earned him compliments from my commercial real estate broker.
I highly recommend David Cahn to anyone who needs an attorney to purchase a franchise or start a business. I will continue to rely on him as a trusted partner while I grow my business.”
Ken Cogan
President and Owner
KC Carriers, Inc. dba Navis Pack & Ship
Annapolis Junction, MD
