Theodore P. Pearce

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Franchise Law, 2016-2025 Listed in Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders: USA, Franchising, 2023, 2025 Franchise, 2013-2022 Business, 2014 Represented real estate developer in negotiating franchise development rights to open more than 50 Hardee’s restaurants in Florida and Ohio. Represent wheel repair franchise system in all franchise relationship matters. Serve as interim outside general counsel for international franchisor that specializes in fostering business relationships. Represent paint-and-sip franchise system in all franchise-related matters, including registration and disclosure issues and franchise relationship issues. Represent numerous franchisors and franchisees in sale of individual franchised units. Advise Canadian franchisor of automotive leak protection services in bringing its concept to the United States, including helping to navigate FTC rule and state franchise laws. Advise fast-casual restaurant system in franchising its concept, including registration and disclosure issues. Represented ballroom dance franchise system in franchise relationship issues and franchise disclosure and registration. Brought to market blow-dry franchise system, including registration and disclosure work. Represent janitorial franchise system in all franchise-related matters, including registration and disclosure issues and franchise relationship issues. Brought to market pest control franchise system, including registration and disclosure work. Served as arbitrator in a large contract dispute between large beverage distributor and energy manufacturer. Represent a newly minted franchisor that is setting up a hotel chain that seeks to employ a number of intellectually challenged individuals in each of its hotel units.