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title: "Andrew P. Bleiman"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/357414b4-4521-46df-8f4a-c747232540c5
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-andrew-p-bleiman-of-marks-klein-llp-2706115
category: "Suppliers"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Suppliers"
published: 2018-04-02T13:08:30.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:09:01.543Z
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# Andrew P. Bleiman

**TL;DR:** Andrew P. Bleiman is a partner at Marks & Klein, LLP, a business law firm that focuses on franchise law. He is optimistic about the opportunities for franchisees and multi-unit franchisees due to consolidation by private equity firms and family offices.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-04-02. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-andrew-p-bleiman-of-marks-klein-llp-2706115).*

## Story

**Name:** Andrew P. Bleiman **Firm:** Marks & Klein, LLP **LinkedIn:** **About Your Firm:** Marks & Klein, LLP is a business law firm which concentrates in the area of franchise law. Marks & Klein focuses on providing conscientious, thorough and effective legal counseling for all of our clients on every matter.

Creativity, integrity and accountability are fundamental to how we practice law and serve individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and families alike. Our clients look to us for the soundness of our advice and results we achieve. We are relentless towards achieving positive results while putting old-fashioned personal client service first and foremost.

**Website:** www.marksklein.

**What makes your firm stand out as a resource for the franchise industry?**

Our firm has a very broad range of experience in representing both franchisees and franchisors in connection with transactional and litigation matters. Consequently, we provide a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the issues facing franchisees and franchisors.

**What is the No. 1 thing a franchisor/franchisee should look for when identifying the right franchise attorney?**

Prospective clients should look for a practitioner who understands the business aspects of franchising in addition to the legal issues facing franchisors and franchisees.

**When it comes to your work, what makes you happiest?**

Educating clients and helping them to grow their businesses.

**What are your top concerns for the franchise industry in the next year?**

Saturation of certain industry segments. With the exponential growth of franchising, many competitive brands and concepts are popping up in the same industries. Therefore, it is likely that some of these concepts will not succeed and it is critical that franchisees perform extensive due diligence before signing a franchise agreement.

**What are you most optimistic about in the franchise industry in the next year?**

The opportunities that franchisees and multi-unit franchisees will have from a transaction perspective given the consolidation of franchisees by private equity firms and family offices. There will be considerable deal flow and activity in franchising over the next year.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- private equity (topic)
- franchise industry (topic)
- franchise law (topic)
- Marks & Klein, LLC (company)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-andrew-p-bleiman-of-marks-klein-llp-2706115). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/357414b4-4521-46df-8f4a-c747232540c5).