Washington, D.C., USA - December 8, 2025 - Like in any business dealings, it is always vital to protect oneself by becoming well-informed about it. Without doing so, one finds themselves in a binding situation with drawbacks they never imagined. This due diligence applies to master franchising. Though it might seem to be a lot of work, Mario L. Herman can assist. He boasts over 30 years of experience helping prospective franchisees make informed decisions about the master franchise they are considering joining.Answering a query, the company spokesperson said, "It is essential to distinguish between the franchise disclosure document (FDD) and the franchise agreement. The franchise agreement is the ultimate legal document that governs one's relations with the franchisor throughout the entire term of the contract, which typically ranges from 10 to 20 years."
Typically, Mario L. Herman reviews a variety of factors with prospective franchisees before giving them the go-ahead to sign the master franchise contract . Some of these include how much marketing support they will receive from the master franchisor, how international franchising laws will affect the master franchise, how they will recruit, train, and support them as franchisees, and more. If a satisfactory answer is made, then they can go ahead with the agreement. Additionally, Mr. Herman assists prospective franchisees with operating the franchise and, if they intend to do so, with selling the franchise.
The company spokesperson added, "It usually details all aspects of one's operation, including the specific duties that they must follow and the assistance that they should receive. Some of the most important clauses to carefully examine in that document are the renewal terms, termination terms, post-termination non-competition terms, and provisions on the sale or transfer of their business in the future. For more insights, clients can contact us."
So far, Mario L. Herman has represented both domestic and foreign franchisees from more than 150 different systems, including McDonald's and Hilton. The franchise agreement lawyer also assists prospective franchisees in resolving their franchise disputes with their master franchisors through arbitration or informal settlement negotiations. Some of the conflicts he has successfully assisted in resolving include false earnings claims, territorial encroachment, trademark violations, non-compete agreements, and disputes regarding future royalties. So, reach out to the franchise attorney today and get to arrange a consultation session on buying a master franchise.
About Mario L. Herman
Mario L. Herman is a franchise attorney who helps prospective franchisees during the formative stages of entering into a master franchise agreement. He assists with reviewing and analyzing the franchise disclosure document provided by the franchisor and with conducting independent research on the franchisor and its existing franchisees. Mr. Herman is nationally recognized for his articles on franchising published in the Wall Street Journal and has also been interviewed on television and radio about franchise issues.