FranchiseSmith, LLC, Attorneys at Law
FranchiseSmith is a preeminent franchise law firm.
We represent start-up and existing franchisors, franchisees and
franchise buyers. Our franchise lawyers have represented or currently
represent clients across the nation, including in Alabama, Arizona,
Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois,
Louisiana, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Texas, Utah and Washington. Click here for a sample list of
clients.
We have helped international franchise systems from countries such as
England, Australia and Canada launch franchise offerings in the United States.
With the help of corresponding franchise law firms across the world, we
have helped our U.S. based clients prepare for expansion into countries
such as Mexico, the UAE, the Middle East, Canada Croatia, Tahiti,
Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Armenia, Vietnam, Japan, Central
and South America and Europe.
Our franchise lawyers have performed franchise legal work for businesses in
the following industries (among many others):
- Advertising, Direct Mail Coupons
- At Home Nursing Care
- Art Education
- Auto Parts
- Barter Exchanges
- Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt
- Energy Drinks and Beverages
- Pretzels
- Closet Installation
- Coffee
- Commercial and Residential Cleaning
- Commercial and Residential Appraisals
- Deck Draining Systems
- Dental
- Dry Cleaning
- eBay Drop-off Site
- Hotels
- House Cleaning
- Italian Restaurants
- Junk Collection
- Learning Centers
- Meal Preparation
- Mold Removal
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Pharmacy
- Pizza (restaurant, delivery and bake at home)
- Real Estate Brokers, Realtors
- Stone Work
- Sub Sandwiches
- Wine Sales
In addition, our franchise attorneys represent businesses
(franchise and non-franchise) in business purchases and sales;
selection and registration of trademarks and service marks;
and the formation and organization of corporations and limited liability companies.
Pacific West Consulting Group, LLC, Franchise Consultants

The franchise consultants at Pacific West Consulting Group, LLC have all
been franchisees as well as franchisors. Our consultants have worked for large
franchise organizations and have participated in start-up franchise organizations.
Our franchise consultants have been executives or franchisees with companies including
but not limited to Blockbuster Video, National Video, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Figaro's Pizza,
Baskin Robbins, Fotomat, Palm Beach Tan, and Mystic Tan. While each of our franchise
consultants have knowledge in all business aspects of franchising, each of them
has particular expertise in areas such as real estate, marketing, organizational
development and human resources.
In addition, we have formed important relationships with specialists
who consult in areas such as web development, Point-of-Sales systems and
financial and estate planning for business owners. This includes retirement
planning, 401K's, wills, trusts and employee benefits.
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