Are you looking to start a franchise? Do you already own one but are having some trouble with your franchisor? Do you need any other type of assistance pertaining to your franchise? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. FortmanSpann, LLC is a legal team dedicated to helping franchisees realize their fullest potential. No matter where you are in the process, our legal team is on your side and ready to help you, every step of the way. Contact FortmanSpann, LLC today to schedule your initial consultation with a competent Minnesota franchise lawyer from our firm.
Franchise Lawyer Serving Clients in Minnesota
Our legal team is committed to helping clients through each phase of the process, from investigating a franchise opportunity, managing the franchise to and through success, to terminating or exiting a franchise relationship. Whether you’re a budding franchisee or already have an established business, you need a legal team you can depend on to look out for your best interests at every turn. Fortunately, you’ve just found that legal team here at FortmanSpann, LLC.
Our Legal Services
We handle a wide array of franchise law matters on behalf of our clients. Just some of those are as follows:
Franchise Consulting Companies Vs. Franchise Attorneys
One of the most common questions we get is “what’s the difference between franchise consulting companies and franchise attorneys?” Typically, clients want to know whether there’s truly a difference between the two and if it’s really necessary to hire an experienced Minnesota franchise lawyer, as opposed to a franchise consulting company.
The truth is, there are several differences between the two, though the starkest is that franchise consulting companies solely make money through selling franchises, while franchise lawyers are in the business of helping their clients become as successful as possible. Typically, when a person goes to a franchise consulting company, the company won’t inform them of any of the potential downsides or risks of purchasing a franchise in question–as long as they purchase the franchise, the consulting company makes money.
How to Start a Franchise in Minnesota
As one of the few states that have enacted franchise laws, Minnesota requires you to register your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with the Securities Division of the Minnesota Department of Commerce before you may offer or sell a franchise. The initial FDD filing fee is $400. Your FDD registration lasts for one year and requires an annual renewal fee of $200. The annual renewal fee will be $300 if your renewal FDD contains a material change from the prior year.
Contact FortmanSpann, LLC Today
Owning and maintaining a franchise isn’t easy. That’s why we at FortmanSpann, LLC are dedicated to helping franchisees in Minnesota and across the U.S. If you have any questions regarding purchasing a franchise, your existing franchise, or you’re facing a dispute with your franchisor, you can feel confident in turning to a Minnesota franchise lawyer right here at FortmanSpann, LLC to fight for you, every step of the way. Contact us today so we can get started working on your case.
