Franchise Law in Hollywood, Florida
AMV Legal Group P.A. helps franchise buyers and business owners understand, negotiate and structure franchise deals before they sign. Attorney Alejandra Marquez Villa works with clients in Broward, Miami-Dade, across Florida and abroad, in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
What We Help With
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Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) review
We go through the 23 items of the FDD with you, including fees, territory, obligations, renewal and termination terms, and the franchisor's financial statements.
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Franchise agreement review and negotiation
We explain what each clause means for you and negotiate the points that can be changed before you sign.
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Renewals, transfers and terminations
We review renewal terms, the sale or transfer of a franchise unit, and the steps to end a franchise relationship.
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Structuring the business behind the franchise
We form the LLC or corporation that will own the franchise and prepare the operating or shareholder agreement.
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Franchising your existing business
We help business owners structure their concept as a franchise, from the franchise model to the FDD and the franchise agreement.
Who We Work With
First-time franchise buyers, multi-unit investors, international investors buying a U.S. franchise, and Florida business owners who want to grow their brand through franchising.
How It Works
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Consultation
We review your goals and the franchise you are considering.
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Document review
We analyze the FDD and the franchise agreement and flag the key terms.
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Explanation and negotiation
We walk you through the findings and negotiate what can be negotiated.
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Structure and signing
We set up your company and coordinate the signing, in person or remotely.
Why AMV Legal Group
- 01Direct attorney involvement from the first review to the signing.
- 02Admitted in Florida and Massachusetts and licensed to practice law in Venezuela.
- 03Service in English, Spanish and Portuguese for international buyers.
- 04Remote consultations and signings for clients outside Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FDD is the document a franchisor must give a prospective buyer before the sale. It has 23 items covering fees, the franchisor's background, territory, obligations of both parties and financial statements.
Before you sign anything or pay any fee. Federal rules require the franchisor to give you the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign or pay, which gives you time for a legal review.
Some terms can be, depending on the franchisor. An attorney can identify which points are worth requesting changes on before you sign.
Yes. The firm works with international investors buying franchises in Florida and the U.S., with virtual consultations and remote signings in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Yes. The firm works with business owners from structuring the franchise model to preparing the FDD and the franchise agreement.
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