Franchisees should closely monitor franchisor modifications to system standards made through changes to the operations manual, as these can significantly affect day-to-day operations and costs. Best practices include reviewing updates promptly, comparing them against the franchise agreement to ensure compliance with contractual rights, and seeking clarification or legal guidance when changes seem overreaching. Open communication with the franchisor and collaboration with fellow franchisees can also help address concerns and ensure that modifications are reasonable, transparent, and aligned with the franchisee’s business interests.
Andrew Bleiman is the managing attorney of our Illinois offices.
Andrew is a business lawyer with diverse experience. Andrew represents, counsels and advises clients across numerous industries on general business and litigation matters.
In addition, Andrew works with franchisors and franchisees on franchise-related matters including the preparation and review of franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, area development agreements and similar documents.
He is recognized as a ‘Legal Eagle’, one of the nation’s leading franchise attorneys, by the Franchise Times.
In connection with his franchise law practice, Andrew represents franchisors and franchisees in litigation and arbitration actions involving breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, trademark infringement and trade secret claims. His practice also includes dealing with franchisee termination issues and the enforcement of post-termination covenants.
Andrew is also deeply experienced in commercial litigation and transactional matters. He assists clients with general corporate issues, business transactions and corporate governance. He has extensive experience in handling disputes involving shareholders, officers, directors, managers and members of closely held corporations and limited liability companies. He has successfully represented clients in actions for oppression, forced buyouts for “fair value,” dissolution, as well as shareholder derivative claims for damages for breach of fiduciary duty and corporate waste.
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