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About <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andraejmarrocco/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-lawyers-andrae-j-marrocco-of-mcmillan-llp-2713442" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Andrae J. Marrocco</a>:Andrae J. Marrocco, is a partner and co-chair of the Franchise &amp; Distribution Law Group, <a href="https://mcmillan.ca/index.aspx?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-lawyers-andrae-j-marrocco-of-mcmillan-llp-2713442" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">McMillan LLP</a>, one of the preeminent full service national Canadian law firms offering best in class legal services to franchisors across the globe. His practice focuses on international franchising, franchise M&amp;A, and general Canadian franchise and distribution matters. Marrocco works with businesses and franchise systems, from start-ups to mature international enterprises, across a broad range of industries including professional services, technology, automotive, restaurant, fitness and healthcare, childcare and education, manufacturing and commercial services.About <a href="https://mcmillan.ca/index.aspx?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-lawyers-andrae-j-marrocco-of-mcmillan-llp-2713442" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">McMillan LLP</a> (from firm’s website):<blockquote>McMillan is a leading business law firm serving public, private and not-for-profit clients across key industries in Canada, the United States and internationally. With recognized expertise and acknowledged leadership in major business sectors, we provide solutions-oriented legal advice through our offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Hong Kong. Our firm values – respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence – are at the heart of McMillan’s commitment to serve our clients, our local communities and the legal profession.&nbsp;</blockquote>1851 Franchise: What drew you to franchise law and what are some of the things you like about working in the field?&nbsp;Andrae J. Marrocco: I was immediately drawn to the multi-faceted nature of the franchisee-franchisor relationship. The way franchising incentivizes all involved and spreads the risks and rewards between so many business owners is remarkable. As a lawyer, assisting franchisors in getting that complex structure right is rewarding.1851: What is something you think every franchisor should know about franchising?&nbsp;Marrocco: Many franchisors don’t realize that best-in-class documentation is critically important. Franchisors need to make sure that the right covenants are in the right agreements and that the right corporate entities are recorded appropriately.1851: What is something you think every prospective franchisee should know about franchising before diving into the industry?&nbsp;Marrocco: Incoming franchisees should communicate with their franchisor from day one. Coming to a franchisor with a sophisticated business plan and growth strategy goes a long way to cultivating a successful relationship from the outset.1851: What’s your take on <a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-to-identify-areas-of-opportunity-in-a-companys-culture-and-come-up-with-a-plan-to-address-them-2712256#most-recent">the new NLRB joint-employer ruling</a>?Marrocco: It is a tricky thing to address, and requires careful thought and drafting to ensure that franchisors are protected.1851: What do you see as the biggest or most interesting topic in franchising over the next year and why?&nbsp;Marrocco: One of the biggest trends for 2020 is an <a href="https://1851franchise.com/international-expansion-do-the-opportunities-outweigh-the-challenges-3974">increasing appetite for international expansion beyond traditional borders earlier on in the life-cycle of franchise systems</a>. This requires franchise lawyers to have a broader understanding of the widening regulatory regimes across the globe together with a firm grasp on issues that are pertinent to structuring and implementing international transactions. McMillan has the expertise, experience and bench-strength to competently advise clients on such expansion.

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