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How Much Can Franchisees Be Charged?

February 22, 2019 1:31 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

It shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice or an unfair method of competition and therefore unlawful and … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Franchise, Uncategorized \ Tagged: franchise supplier, franchisor, franchisor supplier, Franchsing, vertical franchising

Is Your Franchise Claim Subject to Arbitration?

February 19, 2019 1:02 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

Back in 1925, Congress passed a law allowing for the enforceability of arbitration clause in contracts.   A written provision … Continue Reading →

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What is the Recourse for the Filing of a Franchisee Bankruptcy?

February 12, 2019 3:13 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

Almost universally, franchise agreements expressly state that the filing of a claim in bankruptcy is grounds for immediate termination of … Continue Reading →

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Is There an Anti-Poaching Clause in Your Franchise Agreement?

February 8, 2019 10:34 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

Poaching in the employment realm is the act of scouting, soliciting, recruiting, and hiring employees already employed by another entity.  … Continue Reading →

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Franchise Disclosure Document Update: Do I Need an Audit?

January 17, 2019 3:06 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

Yes, it is that time of year.  Every year 120 days post the close of the franchisor’s fiscal year, the … Continue Reading →

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Who owns this Franchise?

December 20, 2018 2:44 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

It is not uncommon for a prospective franchisee to purchase and sign a franchise agreement before forming a limited liability … Continue Reading →

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What Franchisors Need to Do Before Advertising

May 31, 2018 1:51 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

You have your Franchise Disclosure Document [FDD] updated, and you are ready to sell franchises.  Before advertising, there may be … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Franchise, Franchise Basics

Where are Your Franchise Wrapped Vehicles?

March 22, 2018 1:27 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

Wrapped branded vehicles are a wonderful way to promote your franchise brand.  It is like a moving billboard.  But what … Continue Reading →

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What Can Franchisors Say about Financial Performance?

February 20, 2018 7:22 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

Pursuant to an article appearing in the Luxora Leader reports a Roast Plant franchisee is suing its franchisor based asserting … Continue Reading →

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What is the Key to the Happy and Successful Franchisees?

February 13, 2018 6:55 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

What factors do you look at when recruiting franchises?  Do you look for the prospective franchisees with a college degree, … Continue Reading →

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