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FAQs - Answers

12. What should I bring to (or send in advance of ) my first meeting with you?

  1. Franchise contracts, offering circulars, lease agreements, loan documents, check registers, significant e-mails and correspondence. The beginning point of evaluating a franchise case is almost always the contract and the UFOC. The contract contains information on the rights and responsibilities of each party. The UFOC contains the necessary disclosure items given to you before the contract was signed. Lease agreements provide information regarding your potential damages as do check registers. E-mails and correspondence may enlighten on any of the above.

  2. Chronology of Events Written For Your Lawyer. Drafting a chronology of events is an excellent way to think about and describe the various factors involved in your case and is a great time saver for your attorney. If you choose to request Lagarias & Boulter L.L.P. review your matter, we will provide you with a template for your chronology.

  3. Quality Control Reports. If your franchisor has provided you with periodic quality control reports or other feedback on your operations, please provide these.

  4. Pictures. If you have picture of your location, by all means bring them.

  5. Income documents. You may have a claim for lost profits. In order to bring a claim for lost profits, your lawyer needs to be able to show what kind of money you were making before the dispute. Bring any income statements as well as any tax returns you have filed related to the franchise. If you made no money in the franchise but left a productive income producing opportunity to start the franchise, you should bring documents related to that opportunity.