Kathryn Ann Rookes

Kathryn has worked in government, private practice and as in-house counsel (11 years with 2 multi-brand franchisors). She has handled compliance with disclosure laws, preparing FDDs, franchise agreements and related documents, and preparing earnings claims. She has experience in franchise relationships, compliance with agreements and operating standards, compliance with relationship laws, and drafting impact and other policies. Her international experience includes deals in over 35 countries.

Kathryn has prepared, reviewed and negotiated a multitude of general corporate contracts that are necessary for the day-to-day operations of a franchise company, including product distribution, approved vendor relationships, marketing, licensing, confidentiality of intellectual property, convention, consulting, franchise broker, and many other areas.