Washington, D.C., USA - November 7, 2025 - Investing in a master franchise that has been developed can be an excellent business opportunity, as one benefits from the numerous revenue streams. However, it also brings with it more complicated legal obligations, for which one needs the assistance of a franchise attorney to navigate. The good news is that Mario L. Herman has more than 33 years of experience handling both domestic and international franchise matters. He thus has the knowledge to help any prospective franchisee make informed decisions about master franchising.Answering a query, the company spokesperson said, "It is important to note that there are no actual master franchise statutes in the United States. Instead, federal and state franchise laws control these agreements. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule is a significant body of federal regulation. The rule requires franchisors to send a franchise disclosure document to potential franchisees. As a master franchisee functioning as a sub-franchisor, one will probably need to have their own franchise disclosure document that they will be required to offer to their sub-franchisees."
Typically, Mario L. Herman conducts independent research on the master franchise opportunity on behalf of prospective franchisees, thoroughly investigating various aspects of it. These include the principals of the company, the track record and financial strength of the U.S. master and foreign-based franchise company, the litigation or arbitrations in which the companies have been involved, and the track record of success among its existing franchisees. He checks all these to ensure that the master franchisor is competent in its endeavors and assists its unit franchisees in achieving success. Those with a query about an international franchise can contact the attorney.
The company spokesperson added, "In addition, there are state-level regulations to comply with, which can differ substantially. States are generally classified as registration states, filing states, or non-registration states, and each class has different requirements for offering and selling franchises. For more insights, clients can contact us."
In addition to conducting independent research on the master franchisor and other franchisees, Mario L. Herman also assists prospective franchisees in reviewing and analyzing the franchise agreements and the franchise disclosure documents. Moreover, he also helps those franchisees who have already entered into a master franchise agreement in resolving their disputes through franchise arbitration and mediation. So far, he has assisted hundreds of franchisees in resolving disputes involving territorial encroachment, trademark violations, quality control, false earnings claims, and disputes regarding future royalties. So, contact the attorney today for thorough advice and experienced representation.
About Mario L. Herman
Mario L. Herman is a franchise attorney who assists prospective franchisees in weighing all their options before entering into a master franchise for their country or territory, enabling them to sell U.S. brands abroad. So far, he has assisted prospective franchisees in a range of industries and representative systems, from McDonald's franchises to Hilton franchises. In fact, he has contributed articles on franchising to the Wall Street Journal and even been interviewed on television and ra