"We hired Michael to prepare all initial franchise documents for a franchise concept we are launching based on our successful restaurant. Our experience is that he is knowledgeable, dedicated, and available to give his counsel and constructive business advice. The documents are meticulous and also communicate a very personal approach that reflects well on our company. Unlike many other professionals in the franchising business, we have been pleased that Michael does not produce documents like a "mill" but with a tailored and deliberate approach that we expect will serve not only us, but also our franchisees as well.  He is reliable and timely in producing documents and feedback as promised. It is obvious that Michael truly cares. He is personable, warm and has a great sense of humor. In our opinion, Michael is exceptional and a perfect fit for the team of professionals we have been blessed with to help us advance a promising business venture."

 Joyce & Joe Kuzmanic, TDHC, LLC, Franchisors, for The Dogfather

If you required knee surgery, you wouldn’t go to a doctor who was a general practitioner. You would go to a specialist - an orthopedic surgeon. Similarly, if you have a franchisable business concept and plan on offering your business as a franchise opportunity, or you are considering buying a franchise and becoming a franchisee, it is in your best interest to seek the counsel of an attorney specializing in franchise law. Mr. Katz is that attorney.

Mr. Katz works with franchisor clients on the development, structuring, and registration of initial franchise offerings. Mr. Katz provides a comprehensive and proven process to facilitate your franchise system. In collaboration with his clients, he writes a customized “Franchise Disclosure Document” or “FDD” that the Federal Trade Commission requires a franchisor to provide to potential franchisees. Franchisor clients also benefit from Mr. Katz’s business, transactional, and real estate practices.

• Client Consultation:
  Mr. Katz provides an overview of the franchise industry in general. He listens carefully to your ideas and reviews your business documents to understand what you have to offer. He clearly explains the role and responsibility of a franchisor as both a mentor to new franchisees and as the administrator of the franchisor business. 
• Information Collection:
  To best represent your business concept in the FDD, Mr. Katz has the franchisor complete a proprietary 35-page questionnaire. This process compels the franchisor to focus on the core aspects of the opportunity and results in a more educated franchise administrator.
• FDD Document Preparation:
  Based on the consultation and completed questionnaire, Mr. Katz drafts a customized FDD. He and the franchisor review it in great detail to insure that the franchise concept is fairly described, and the many specifics are clearly presented. Mr. Katz uses this process to continue to educate you in the legal and business obligations of a franchisor. 
• Philosophy:
  Mr. Katz works on an ongoing basis as counsel for issues related to business, administration, and ethics of the franchisor, as well as providing practical feedback to everyday problems.