Charles S. Modell has represented franchisors throughout the country in most every imaginable scenario over the course of his 40-year legal career. He counsels franchisors in every stage of their development, including the decision to franchise, preparation and registration of franchise documents, management of franchise relationships, franchise growth strategies, negotiation of supplier and joint venture agreements, and termination of franchise relationships. He also represents private equity companies and existing franchisors in buying and selling franchise companies.
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Location
- 8300 Norman Center Drive, Suite 1000
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1060
Education
- University of Florida, graduated 1974
Minneapolis, Minnesota
15 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
9 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2020)
- Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2018)
- Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
- Franchise Law
"Chuck Modell is an excellent, dependable, creative, and responsive franchise counselor."
- Mark Robertson (Hilton Worldwide, Inc.), McLean, VA
"Charles Modell is an excellent franchise and business lawyer. He is smart, articulate, practical, and great at problem-solving. I would enthusiastically recommend Chuck's services to potential clients to handle any potential franchise/business issue(s)."
- Tom O'Keefe (Anytime Fitness, LLC)
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