Brian H. Cole

Brian Cole represents both franchisors and franchisees in transactional matters, including franchise registrations and purchases and sales of franchises. He also consults and testifies as a subject-matter expert in franchising.

Mr. Cole has been in the private practice of law for over 20 years. Before that, he spent almost 15 years as an in-house attorney for Pizza Hut, one of the nation's largest franchisors, supporting not only the main brand but also two smaller subsidiaries. In addition to California, he has also been admitted to the State Bars of Colorado (currently inactive) and Hawaii (currently inactive).

Mr. Cole was the author or co-author of three chapters in CEB's "California Franchise Law and Practice." In addition, he has written more than 20 articles and other publications, and has spoken at more than 15 legal or industry conferences. Mr. Cole has also been certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law.