Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is proud to announce that Drew Ford, Real Estate Partner, has played a pivotal role in securing key real estate transactions for a national fitness franchise, facilitating its expansion from 70 to over 120 locations across the U.S. within just 12 months.

Strategic Legal Guidance for High-Growth Transactions

Drew and his team successfully navigated complex negotiations between sellers and the private equity-owned client, ensuring a seamless transaction process while mitigating risk in each deal. By skillfully negotiating amended leasing rights and obligations, they minimized the liability of client principals and affiliated entities, all while aligning seller and landlord goals where possible.

Managing the differing urgencies of sellers, landlords, and the franchisor, the team ensured that the client’s ambitious expansion goals were met and exceeded, rapidly closing a high volume of acquisitions on tight timelines in an increasingly competitive market.

Expert Support for Efficient Closings

Kaley Johnson, a key contributor to this project, provided vital support in efficiently closing multiple properties, further accelerating the client’s national expansion.

Driving Franchise Growth & Success

This achievement represents a major milestone for the fitness brand’s U.S. growth, as the client has now become the second-largest franchisee in the country. Drew Ford and his team have been instrumental partners in driving their strategic success.

For expert real estate legal guidance that fuels business growth, contact Drew Ford at Johnson Pope to discuss how we can help you expand and achieve your business goals.