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Why Franchise Non-Compete Clauses Deserve a Closer Look Most people reviewing a franchise agreement focus on the obvious numbers: the initial franchise fee, royalties, and startup costs. Far fewer...

Why Franchise Non-Compete Clauses Matter More Than Most Franchisees Realize Non-compete clauses rarely feel urgent until a franchisee is standing at the exit door. Planning to sell, choosing not to...

As franchise law specialists at Luther Lanard, we’ve guided hundreds of franchisees through successful business sales. This comprehensive guide explores the essential elements you need to...

When someone invests in a franchise business that is retail, what is the significance of the commercial lease to their business? Isn’t the commercial lease purely boilerplate and the only...

Overview of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) as Applied to Franchising Franchisees and prospective franchisees that are located within the State of Florida may wonder what...

So, you’ve decided to sell your franchise. After a very important detailed pre-sale analysis, what’s the next step? Marketing the business to potential buyers. The marketing process varies greatly...

When it’s time to make a deal, parties must negotiate a letter of intent, conduct detailed due diligence, and carefully review the purchase agreement. Below, we’ve discussed the selling process in...

Selling a franchise business is unique and presents issues not commonly found in the sale of an independent company. The process is complex, and while parties must pay particular attention to every...

It’s possible, even probable, that during the course of your franchise agreement, you’ll want to transfer or assign your franchise.  Whether this is an assignment to heirs or a cash-out to...