Biography: Franchise

Richard L Rosen has represented franchisors and franchisees in a wide range of business and legal matters for over 30 years. Mr Rosen has formed, guided and counselled franchisee associations as well as franchising entities and has mediated, arbitrated and litigated on their respective behalves when necessary. His franchise clients have encompassed virtually all business areas including the fast food, service, healthcare, fashion, real estate, gas service stations, optical, hotel, recreation, home improvement, childcare, elder care and learning fields. Mr Rosen has written and lectured extensively on franchise topics and issue. He is a member of the American Bar Association forum on franchising, a founding member of the New York franchising and licensing section of the New York State Bar Association, immediate past chairman of the fair franchising standards committee of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, a member of the steering committee of the National Franchise Mediation Program, a member of the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution distinguished panel of neutrals, and a member of the International Franchise Association. Richard Rosen is listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law, The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, The International Who's Who of Franchise Lawyers, Who's Who in the World, Best Lawyers in America, "101 Best Franchise Lawyers in America" (The Franchise Times), Super Lawyers, America's Most Honored Professionals and a variety of similar publications. In 2008 Richard was the recipient of the AAFD's Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to franchising.