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Looking for answers to pressing legal questions about franchising? What’s keeping you up at night? Federal, state, and local laws affecting everything from minimum wage to employee scheduling are critical to managing your business successfully. Find what you need to know about today’s legal issues from top franchise attorneys.

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After a year of Covid, savvy franchisors are updating their FDDs to reflect changes caused by the pandemic
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The National Restaurant Association tells Congress 'The restaurant industry simply cannot wait for relief any longer.'
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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What happened at November’s FTC Rule workshop, and what changes might be in store for FDDs and FPRs?
  • Joyce Mazero and Jan Gilbert
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How to keep your business premises safe from Covid-19 liability claims
  • Michelle Jacobs, Deborah Coldwell, Mini Kapoor, & Sally Dahlstrom
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Illinois bankruptcy court rules force majeure clauses in leases is a valid defense for nonpayment of rent
  • Marks & Klein
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In-N-Out Burger Sues Its Business Interruption Insurance Provider For Breach Of Contract In Denying Its Claim.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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A look into potential remedies for franchising's structural problems.
  • Michael Seid
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Taking your brand abroad? Here’s some good advice on the importance of working with an experienced international franchise attorney, Part 2
  • Joyce Mazero & Michael Seid
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If you don't want to be a franchise, don't do these 3 things!
  • Craig J. Knobbe
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Taking your brand abroad? Here’s some good advice on the importance of working with an experienced international franchise attorney.
  • Joyce Mazero & Michael Seid
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DOL issues final joint employer rule, reverting back to pre-Obama definitions.
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California's AB5 law, coming your way January 1, represents a serious threat to the franchise model.
  • Jonathan Solish
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California courts may change the joint employer picture - for the worse
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,624 Reads 38 Shares
Investment Banker And Area Developer Touts Importance Of Qualified Legal Representation In Multi-Unit Deals.
  • Carty Davis
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Safeguarding your franchise system from cyber intrusions is more important than ever.
  • Eddie Block, Mike Lockerby, & Peter Vogel
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Almost a year before the NLRB issued its decision on Browning-Ferris Industries, there was an outsized reaction about its potential impact.
  • Michael Seid
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Good advice on protecting your intellectual property when expanding internationally.
  • Joyce Mazero and Michael Seid
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If You're Looking to Grow and Expand, You Should be Aware of the Leverage and Negotiation Flexibility in Franchise Agreements and Letters of Intent.
  • Kendall Rawls
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If you haven't already removed your anti-poaching provisions, act fast!
  • Jess Dance
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NLRB Announces in Letter to Senators it Plans to Advance a Joint Employer Rulemaking.
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The FDA's Menu Labeling Rule Takes Effect This Week. Here are 5 Common Questions Related to the New Law
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New rule will spread franchise fee reporting over the life of the contract
  • Richard Pawlowski
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Prospective franchisees have several different entry points into franchising. The most common entry path for a new franchisee is to sign on for a single unit and operate it.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Taco John's signs 100-unit agreement with multi-unit operator to bring the Mexican QSR brand to the Carolinas and Georgia.
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Consider these four fundamental questions when looking for a trustworthy business partner and you can achieve peace of mind and build a sound business.
  • Marc Collopy
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You've just finished attending Discovery Day and you like what you've witnessed in this final installment of the franchise courting process. You've decided this is the franchise for you. You sit down with the franchisor at the end of the day and he brings the franchise agreement to the table.
  • Kerry Pipes
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By the time you need legal advice to see if a franchise is right for you, you've come a long way in the evaluation process.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 28,568 Reads 4 Shares
The Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD, is a legal document that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires franchisors to provide to franchise candidates, at least 14 days before a sale.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 57,799 Reads 20 Shares
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta recently announced that he was withdrawing from the Obama administration's interpretation of joint employment.
  • Michael Seid
  • 2,782 Reads 2 Shares
Uncertainty is the bane of business. Although the regulatory environment of the past few years seemed bent on attacking the franchise business model, the early drama and politics of the incoming administration seem to be creating a new kind of uncertainty.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 31,735 Reads 1,023 Shares
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