Adam is a Franchise Times Legal Eagle with an active franchise practice in all facets of franchise law including full-service franchisor representation, startup franchising, franchise M&A, and assisting franchise searchers with FDD reviews, due diligence and negotiation. When not in the office, Adam spends the majority of his time with his wife and 3 boys at the sports field where he coaches and serves as a community volunteer.
Adam is a Founder Partner of The Franchise Firm. Adam is
a franchise attorney who works with the fastest growing franchise brands
in all capacities including FDD drafting and updates, franchise
compliance matters, franchise mergers and acquisitions, franchise
dispute resolution, trademark registrations, brand protection and
strategic growth strategies. Using this experience of launching and
representing over 100 brands, Adam also assists franchise searchers,
private equity groups, franchise developers and individual franchisees
with due diligence on FDD reviews, counseling, and negotiations with
established and emerging franchise brands.
Adam advises and counsels franchisors around the country in all
industries including quick service restaurants, health and wellness, pet
care, education, youth sports, home services, and fitness. Adam also
represents multi-unit franchise owners, private equity groups, area
representatives, and prospective franchisees. Adam is an active member
of the ABA Forum on Franchise on the Marketing Committee and is
regularly sought after by media outlets and on social media to discuss
the franchise industry.
Prior to founding The Franchise Firm, Adam was the Co-Founder and
Managing Partner of Wasch Raines LLP, a franchise law boutique firm
based in Boca Raton, and more recently served as the Co-Chair of the
Franchise Law Practice Group at an Am Law 200 law firm. Adam taught
Franchise Law at FIU College of Law last Fall as an Adjunct Professor
and enjoys traveling, watching sports, hanging out with his family and
friends, and talking to people about the franchise industry. Adam is
admitted in Florida and the District of Columbia.
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