The Franchise Law Firm Built by a Franchise CEO
Legal counsel backed by real-world experience.
Practice Areas
Franchise Law
FDD drafting, state registrations, and franchise agreement review for franchisors AND franchisees. Real-world counsel from someone who's lived it.
Learn MoreBusiness Acquisitions & Sales
Representing buyers and sellers of franchise systems, restaurants, and small businesses from LOI to close. Matt has been on both sides of the table.
Learn MoreSmall Business & Commercial Leases
Entity formation, contracts, commercial lease review and negotiation. Protection for business owners at every stage.
Learn MoreReal Business Experience. Not Just Legal Theory.
Matt Crumpton isn't just a lawyer who studied franchise law. He spent seven years as the CEO of D.P. Dough, growing it into a nationally ranked franchise brand while posting 24 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. In 2019, he sold the company. Today, he leverages his experience for franchisor and small business clients who want someone who has been there on their team. In addition to practicing law, Matt actively owns and operates campgrounds in Ohio.
When you hire Crumpton Legal, you're getting counsel from someone who has sat across the table in the deals you're navigating, which changes the quality of advice you receive.
For discrete projects like Franchise Disclosure Document reviews and commercial lease negotiations, we offer flat fees. For franchisor FDD creation, business sales, and start-up counsel, we offer capped fees. Either way, you know the cost before we begin.
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Practical Legal Insights
Real-world guidance on franchise law, business transactions, and small business legal matters.
7 Things You'll Need to Franchise Your Business
Before you sell your first franchise, you'll need more than a great concept. Here's what the law requires, and what smart franchisors do first.
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The Big Picture: 5 Steps to Buying or Selling a Small Business
Most business buyers and sellers are surprised by how complex a transaction can get. Here's a clear map of the process from LOI to close.
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New Law Requires Almost All LLC Owners to Register with the Federal Government
A sweeping new federal reporting requirement affects nearly every LLC in the country. Here's what you need to know and what you need to do.
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