Franchising and Distribution

We support franchisors in structuring, expanding and legally managing their networks, with solutions tailored to the business model and growth stage. Our work prioritizes legal security, scalability and mitigation of regulatory and contractual risks, including strategic support in litigation and restructuring.

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Our services include:

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• Legal structuring of franchise models and distribution channels.
   

• Drafting and updating the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD/COF) and franchise agreements.
   

• Standardization and review of agreements with distributors, representatives and licensees.
   

• Legal diagnostics of operating networks (contractual, corporate, real estate, privacy, data protection and compliance).
   

• Analysis of risks involving economic dependence and reclassification of relationships.
   

• Protection and licensing of trademarks and other IP assets.
   

• Management of defaults and disputes with franchisees or distributors.
   

• Support in restructuring, closure, or succession of units.
   

• Due diligence for investment rounds or M&A involving franchise networks.
   

• Governance, audits and training for franchisors, franchisees and their teams, structuring of Franchisee Councils and Marketing Funds.
   

• Implementation of personal data governance (LGPD compliance) and AI governance programs across the network.