Announcements

Paris Ackerman LLP is proud to announce that The Franchise Times has named David Paris, Michael Ackerman, and Karen Abrams as 2019 “Legal Eagles”, identifying the three of them among the top franchise attorneys in North America. To read more on this prestigious achievement, click here.

Written by Partner Karen Abrams, this article was originally published in Modern Restaurant Management. To view the original article click here.

In our last article for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Magazine, we discussed some of the critical lease provisions contained in a franchisee’s lease which, if not identified and properly negotiated, could have a material impact on the viability of a business. The provisions addressed in that issue – exclusive use protection, landlord’s consent to assignment and continuing liability thereafter, and the landlord’s right to participate in the sales proceeds – only scratched the surface.

Written by Partner Karen Abrams, this article was originally published in Modern Restaurant Management. To view the original article click here.

Negotiating a retail lease is one of the most critical stages in the life of a restaurant. 

Each lease presents its own distinct issues and challenges; failing to have significant attention to detail can inadvertently result in an unsuccessful business or impede your growth; one oversight can destroy your succession plan or exit strategy.

Franchisees, often faced with immense market competition and the franchisor’s demanding development requirements, are prone to concede important issues and make careless mistakes in lease negotiations.  What follows is a list of critical lease provisions which, if not identified and properly negotiated, could have a material impact on the viability of your business: 

Paris Ackerman LLP is proud to announce our newest partner, Michelle L. Prager.

Michelle joined Paris Ackerman in July 2018 and heads our firm’s Massachusetts office.  Michelle focuses on multi-unit franchise transfers, commercial leasing, commercial real estate transactions and financing.  Michelle maintains an impressive roster of clients that is comprised of some of the largest and most well regarded franchisees and business people in their respective industries. 

Her vast experience and practical approach to handling complex transactions make Michelle a valuable addition to our team. Prior to joining Paris Ackerman, Michelle was a Partner with Aceto, Bonner & Prager, P.C., located in Boston, MA.  

Congratulations, Michelle!
We look forward to many years of success together!