Illinois Franchise Attorneys | Franchise Lawyers, Illinois

In this article, our Illinois franchise attorneys discuss how Illinois franchise laws affect the relationship between franchisors and franchisees.

There are many common issues between franchisors and franchisees that may arise, including:

• Non-renewal or early termination of the franchise, 
• The franchisor’s unilateral change of franchise systems and encroachment by the franchisor. 

We discuss the issues and give potential solutions to these common problems and how they should be approached.​​

Read the full article by our Illinois franchise lawyers explaining franchise law in Illinois. 

Our Illinois franchise attorneys believe that you should be informed when considering starting a franchise business. In this SeizeYourBusiness.com podcast, franchise lawyer Kevin O’Flaherty talks about the pros and cons of operating a franchise versus a non-franchise start up with host Judy Contreras. They also explore the different Illinois franchise laws and franchise opportunities available in Illinois, and how to select the franchise best suited for you.

Our Illinois franchise attorneys discuss important information regarding what to look for in a commercial lease agreement for your franchise business. These include:

• Attorney fee clauses
• Permitted use of the property
• Repairs
• Termination notices
• Indemnification
• Landlord's approval of operations

It is important to choose an experienced franchise law attorney that will review your franchise agreement, vendor contracts, asset purchase agreement, and lease agreements before signing any documents in order to ensure that they are fair and protects your interests.

Read the full article by our Illinois franchise attorneys regarding commercial leases.