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When Franchise Mediation Doesn’t Deliver the Resolution You Expected Franchise mediation is often presented as a structured, collaborative way to address franchise disputes. The goal is to bring the...

Why Franchise Mediation Deserves Serious Attention Most franchisees don’t anticipate conflict when they sign a franchise agreement. The focus is usually on growth, brand support, and long-term...

Why Franchise Mediation Confuses So Many Franchisees Most franchisees don’t think about franchise mediation until they’re already under pressure. A renewal is delayed. A costly remodel is suddenly...

When Franchise Disputes Arise, the First Decision Matters More Than You Think Most franchise disputes do not begin with dramatic breakdowns or threats of lawsuits. They start quietly. A new system...

The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed the Non-Compete Clause Rule (16 C.F.R. Parts 910), which would ban employers from imposing non-compete clauses on employees. In relation to franchises,...

California protects in-state franchisees from the expense, inconvenience, and possible prejudice of having to litigate outside of California. Although forum selection clauses are presumptively valid,...