GREGORY J. ELLIS, ESQ., LTD.

"The Franchisor's Lawyer"

"Counterfeit Busters"


1 Executive Court, Suite 1
South Barrington, IL 60010

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Telephone: 847-842-0999
Fax: 847-842-0998
GregEllisEsq@sbcglobal.net


Franchising

The firm advises both international and domestic franchisors, as well as, regional franchisors and master franchisors.

Although franchise litigation is our concentration, we also handle transactional matters. The firm prepares UFOCs, Franchise Agreements, Subleases, Guarantees, Trademark Documents, and Development Agreements for foreign countries. The firm also has assisted in the sale of several franchise companies to another franchisor. We prepare the Asset Sale Agreements and all necessary transfer documents to accomplish the merger or acquisition.




Representative list of Franchisor clients:

National and International

Big Apple Bagels

Century Small Business Solutions
Comprehensive Business Services
Doctor's Associates (SUBWAY)

Minuteman Press, Intl.
Mr. Electric
Mr. Rooter

My Favorite Muffin
Sir Speedy, Inc.

Sizzling Wok/Flaming Wok

Successories, Inc.
Tastee-Freez International, Inc.

The Dwyer Group

The Home Team
Worldwide Refinishing Systems

Regional

American Concrete Raising, Inc.
Convenient Food Mart of Illinois (CFMI)
Cookie Factory Bakery

Crazy Crow, Inc.

Fair Muffler
J. J. Peppers Food Stores
Merlin's Muffler & Brakes (five states)
Verlo Mattress Company

White Hen Pantry



Contracts

The firm provides a full range of legal services for its franchisor clients, which include real estate transactions, tax appeals, and liquor license challenges.

In addition, the contractual experience the firm has acquired through franchise work is attracting a growing base of clients who use the firm for work relating to their business investments. This work ranges from incorporating clients, setting up LLC's, reviewing leases, drafting agreements, and advising clients how to comply with existing agreements and applicable government regulations.

The firm is pleased with its growth in this area and the clients are pleased with the speed and quality of the work they receive, and the discretion with which it is accomplished.



References

Len Axelrod, General Counsel
Subway - Doctor's Associates, Inc.
325 Bic Drive
Milford, CT 06460
1-800-888-4848, extension 1470

Frank Smola, President
Merlins Franchising, Inc.
One North River Lane, Suite 206
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 208-9900

Roger Schmidt, General Counsel

Curves International

Waco, Texas

(254) 399-9285

Ed Sayre, President
Rick Heidner, Vice President
J.J. Peppers Food stores
121 B East Grand Avenue
Northlake, IL 60164
(708) 409-0001

Abbas Dossaji, President
Convenient Food Mart
628 East Golf Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 439-3112