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.

Justin M. Klein is considered one of the leading franchise and business attorneys in the United States. Chambers USA describes Justin as: “a very passionate lawyer”, “very strong, savvy and efficient”, “a big picture guy”. He is one of only 138 lawyers from throughout the United States and 323 attorneys worldwide named to the International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers. He is recognized as a ‘Legal Eagle’, one of the nation’s leading franchise attorneys, by the Franchise Times, and has been designated a New Leader of the Bar, one of the top 40 lawyers under 40 years of age by the New Jersey Law Journal. He is also considered as Super Lawyer.

Justin has helped catapult Marks & Klein, LLP into one of the leading business and franchise law firms in the United States. Justin focuses his practice in the areas of franchise law, commercial litigation and transactions, and wealth preservation. He has served as legal counsel to businesses, both privately held and publicly traded, as well as individuals in transactions, litigation, arbitration and mediation throughout the United States and internationally.