Franchise Attorneys

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, and throughout the United States

we help our clients achieve their growth objectives through franchising, licensing, and distribution arrangements, both domestically and abroad. We’ve helped to structure and launch over 50 new franchise programs. We work with growing mature franchise systems to comply with franchise regulatory requirements, achieve growth goals, and enforce system standards.

Our firm is deeply connected in the franchise industry and an active member of International Franchise Association, allowing us to offer clients the unique benefits of our extensive relationships within the franchise community.

We can help you:

Form and launch your franchise program
Draft your Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreements
Remain compliant with Federal and state franchise laws
Obtain day-to-day legal counsel
Enforce your brand and system standards
Manage your franchisee relationships
Review and evaluate your Franchise Disclosure Documents

Let our team get to know you, learn your objectives, and provide knowledgeable advice to help you make essential decisions in building your franchise.

For those already in the franchise business, we can evaluate your current operations, help you continue to thrive as a business and provide day-to-day counsel. Our team is here to create a plan for your future success as a franchisee or franchisor.

Consistently Recognized in Franchise Law

Our founding partner, Cheryl Mullin, concentrates a majority of her practice on franchising for both franchisees and franchisors operating throughout Texas, Pennsylvania, the U.S., and internationally. She is ranked by Chambers and Partners for her work in franchise law, is consistently recognized by Super Lawyers in the area of franchise law, has been recognized as a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times magazine as well as by the International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers.

Attorney Mullin lectures and writes on corporate and franchise-related topics, and has received the highest peer-reviewed rating of AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Our team is highly active in the franchise industry and legal community, often regarded as thought-leaders in franchise law and related fields.

Clients Share Their Stories

“We’ve used the firm for contracts, negotiations, and legal project management. We’ve been extremely happy with the results of all of those projects.”
- Courtney S.
“Cheryl Mullin and the team at Mullin Rybicki are not only a pleasure to work with but exactly mirror the values we promote at Bennigan’s in that we always strive to go “ABCD” or “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty”.”
- Paul M.
“You don’t refer unless it works because you put your name on the line, and Cheryl and the Mullin Rybicki firm get it done… I can’t refer them enough.”
- Jeff S.

Collaborative Environment
Our entire team has unique skills and specialties, which helps the entire staff get to know you and anticipate your needs.
Comprehensive Service
Running a business often leads to a variety of legal needs and challenges, and our team is willing and ready to assist you from start to finish.
Big Firm Experience. Boutique Firm Rates.
We offer the substantive knowledge and skill of a large law firm without charging you the big firm prices.
Personalized Attention
We provide customized strategies for each and every client, and offer the experience to implement them.

Full-Service Representation Tailored to You

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