It shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice or an unfair method of competition and therefore unlawful and … Continue Reading →
Is Your Franchise Claim Subject to Arbitration?
Back in 1925, Congress passed a law allowing for the enforceability of arbitration clause in contracts. A written provision … Continue Reading →
What is the Recourse for the Filing of a Franchisee Bankruptcy?
Almost universally, franchise agreements expressly state that the filing of a claim in bankruptcy is grounds for immediate termination of … Continue Reading →
Is There an Anti-Poaching Clause in Your Franchise Agreement?
Poaching in the employment realm is the act of scouting, soliciting, recruiting, and hiring employees already employed by another entity. … Continue Reading →
Franchise Disclosure Document Update: Do I Need an Audit?
Yes, it is that time of year. Every year 120 days post the close of the franchisor’s fiscal year, the … Continue Reading →
Who owns this Franchise?
It is not uncommon for a prospective franchisee to purchase and sign a franchise agreement before forming a limited liability … Continue Reading →
What Franchisors Need to Do Before Advertising
You have your Franchise Disclosure Document [FDD] updated, and you are ready to sell franchises. Before advertising, there may be … Continue Reading →
Where are Your Franchise Wrapped Vehicles?
Wrapped branded vehicles are a wonderful way to promote your franchise brand. It is like a moving billboard. But what … Continue Reading →
What Can Franchisors Say about Financial Performance?
Pursuant to an article appearing in the Luxora Leader reports a Roast Plant franchisee is suing its franchisor based asserting … Continue Reading →
What is the Key to the Happy and Successful Franchisees?
What factors do you look at when recruiting franchises? Do you look for the prospective franchisees with a college degree, … Continue Reading →