Areas of Practice:

Franchise Law

Franchising is the fastest growing business opportunity in America. The explosion of franchising opportunities in American business has created a new and exciting area of legal practice: franchise law.

Because of the many opportunities available, people from all walks of life who have dreamed of owning their own business are considering franchising as a means to realize this dream. Likewise, many small business owners are considering franchising as an avenue to expand and grow their businesses.

TZANGAS, PLAKAS, MANNOS & RAIES, LTD. has experience in counseling both the franchisor, and the individual seeking to become a franchisee. Our blend of business law and litigation experience makes TZANGAS, PLAKAS, MANNOS & RAIES, LTD. uniquely qualified to handle all franchise law matters. TZANGAS, PLAKAS, MANNOS & RAIES, LTD. provides counsel to assist individuals in reviewing uniform offering circulars, negotiating franchise agreements, leases, and evaluating other contracts necessary to start your business. TZANGAS, PLAKAS, MANNOS & RAIES, LTD. also drafts uniform offering circulars and franchise agreements for franchisors.

No business relationship is perfect, and in the unfortunate event that litigation becomes necessary, TZANGAS, PLAKAS, MANNOS & RAIES, LTD. has experience in representing both the franchisor and the franchisees in franchise litigation.