Peter Dosik Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia

We work with start-up franchisors and experienced franchisors in structuring and developing franchise systems, complying with franchise laws, preparing Franchise Disclosure Documents, streamlining processes, enforcing brand standards, dealing with challenging franchisees, and operating “best-in-class” franchise systems. We also provide “general counsel” service to franchisors, franchisees, and other businesses, serving as trusted advisors on legal issues and handling business transactions such as forming companies, contracts, buying/selling businesses, trademarks and intellectual property, finance, and real estate.

Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga

Supported North America franchise development for owner of iconic hotel brands. Reviewed hotel development proposals and analyzed financing structures. Negotiated and closed hotel license agreements.

Atlanta, Ga

Legal counsel for restaurant operator and franchisor with over 1700 units in 23 countries. System composed of 270+ company-owned units and 1430+, franchised units. Over $1.2 billion in system-wide annual sales. Advised senior management on business strategy and legal compliance. Supported numerous business units and initiatives, including: • Sales Support - negotiated and executed franchise development agreements for approximately 150 new stores per year; ensured compliance with applicable law; rewrote templates to strengthen legal position while speeding up deal cycle; improved closing process and contract tracking system• Finance - advised finance department on loan compliance, loan modifications, and refinancing; created equipment leasing program; completed $220 million “whole-business securitization” financing• Mergers & Acquisitions - completed sale of company to new private equity ownership in 2009; supported or managed several multi-unit restaurant acquisitions and dispositions• Human Resources - advised on personnel policies and employment law compliance; responded to and resolved EEOC charges• IT - negotiated outsourcing, maintenance, licensing, technology, software, consulting, and other various agreements• Marketing - reviewed advertising; drafted contest and sweepstakes rules; advised on social media issues• Supply Chain / R&D - negotiated supply and distribution contracts, including development of new supply agreement template; negotiated product development agreements; protected proprietary and trade secret products• Real Estate - managed all legal aspects of company real estate prior to recruiting full-time real estate attorney; Supported franchise development and operations, handling legal aspects of domestic and international franchising, including Franchise Disclosure Documents, sales compliance, area development agreements, franchise agreements, defaults, enforcement of brand requirements, work-outs, and terminations.

Atlanta Ga

Engaged in general transactional and commercial real estate practice; typical transactions included acquiring, constructing, and leasing shopping centers; buying and selling commercial properties; supporting business start-ups in corporate formation, investment, and operations; representing buyers and sellers of small businesses

Partnered with existing carwash chain to develop franchise division. Created all legal documents; drafted operating manuals; prepared sales and marketing material; conducted new business development.

Represented financial institutions and borrowers in $5-200 million secured credit facilities. Provided acquisition finance and working capital finance to companies in health care, retail, hospitality, and other industries.Represented regional, national, and international clients in mergers & acquisitions, equity investments, licensing, and general business matters.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

B.A., Political Science