Rush Nigut is Your Advocate in the Franchise Investigation Process
As a Shareholder at Brick Gentry P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa Franchise Attorney, Rush Nigut, has spent nearly 30 years helping both franchisees navigate one of the most intricate areas of business law. But here’s what makes him different: he doesn’t just review documents. He becomes part of your team.
That’s not typical attorney-speak. That’s a strategic partner invested in your success.
Protecting Your Franchise Investment
Before You Sign Your Franchise Agreement
Rush walks you through a systematic franchise opportunity due diligence process designed to protect your investment:
- Decoding the FDD: Understanding what those financial performance representations actually mean for your bottom line
- Franchisor investigation: Checking litigation history, franchisee satisfaction, and track record
- Market reality: Evaluating whether your territory can actually support the business model
- True cost analysis: Calculating total investment including royalties, marketing fees, and working capital needs
- Support assessment: Determining if training and ongoing assistance match your operational needs
- Legal protection: Identifying problematic clauses before you’re contractually bound
And more.
Including when your relationship with your franchisor doesn’t go as planned.
For instance, when things like territory encroachment and unexpected termination threats sometimes happen.
Rush Nigut, Iowa Franchise Attorney: Supporting the Complete Business Lifecycle
Franchise Lawyer, Rush Nigut, has guided clients through every stage of business ownership:
- Formation: Setting up the right legal structure from day one
- Operations: Managing franchise compliance, employment issues, and day-to-day legal needs
- Growth: Scaling while protecting your investment
- Transition: Successfully navigating exits, sales, and acquisitions
Rush Nigut Provides Practical Wisdom You Can Use
Since 2006, Rush has published “Rush on Business,” a widely-quoted legal blog that translates complex franchise law into actionable insights. His advice is direct and strategic:
On contract precision: He won a non-compete case by successfully arguing the definition of a single word. In franchise agreements, every term matters—and most people don’t realize it until it’s too late.
On dispute realities: Franchise litigation takes more time, money, and emotional energy than you expect. His approach? Explore cost-effective resolutions while simultaneously building robust litigation strategies when needed.
On prevention: “A handshake is not a contract. A smile is not an obligation. A promise is not proof.”
Translation: Rush Nigut wants you to get everything in writing before you invest a single dollar.
Bottom line: The right franchise with proper legal protection can be an excellent path to business ownership. The wrong franchise—or the right franchise with poor legal preparation—can be financially devastating.
Rush Has Recognized Excellence
Rush’s expertise has earned selection to The Best Lawyers in America® for both Business Organizations and Franchise Law.
And as an active member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising, he stays at the forefront of evolving regulations and case law that directly impact franchisee rights.
Real Client Relationships
“Rush is the only lawyer I ever actually enjoyed paying. He consistently delivers much more value than I expect and does it in a positively unique way. Always looking out for my best interests, Rush epitomizes the ability to maximize my legal position while minimizing my legal costs. Rush knows business and refreshingly, when he doesn’t know something – he just tells me. He also has an uncanny knack for a lawyer: He can disagree without being disagreeable.”
– Bruck Brinick
” I have had the opportunity to work with Rush with several shared clients. I find Rush to be excellent at presenting the legal issues and the business issues in a way that allows the client to truly understand the trade-offs. Rush is very good at understanding business challenges and applies his expertise in context to the business issue. Rush is easy to communicate with and is an excellent listener.”
– Jennifer Jaskolka
“I would not only recommend Rush to anybody, but I have.”
– Dennis Leininger
Your Next Step
Whether you’re evaluating your first franchise opportunity, navigating franchisor disputes, managing multi-unit operations, or planning your exit strategy, you need an attorney like Iowa Franchise Lawyer, Rush Nigut, who understands both the legal complexities and the business realities of franchise ownership.
Rush combines technical franchise law expertise with genuine partnership. He’s there from the first FDD review through your eventual business exit.
Contact and hire Rush Nigut today
Rush Nigut, Brick Gentry P.C.
6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 100
West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266
515-274-1450