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Signing a franchise agreement is often followed by the far less exciting reality of securing a location. For brick-and-mortar franchises, the commercial lease is one of the most consequential...

Why Franchise Mediation Matters Before You File a Lawsuit When franchisees think about resolving a serious dispute, the instinct is often to jump straight to litigation. After all, a lawsuit feels...

Purchasing a franchise gives you leverage when bargaining with landlords to secure a lease for your new business. Yet you could still face unexpected pitfalls and roadblocks without understanding how...

If you worked with a reputable franchise law firm before making your foray into franchising, you probably reviewed your agreement and other contracts closely to avoid potential obstacles. However,...

Franchise ownership can be a smart way to grow a business with an established system, recognizable brand, and a roadmap for operations. However, it remains a legal relationship built on contracts,...

Multi-unit franchising can be a great way to grow your business. This is particularly true if you’re trying to build a strong footprint in a specific market like Dallas. Yet multi-unit and area...

Franchisors typically reserve the right to make modifications to their system on an ongoing basis, with which franchisees must comply at their expense.  However, when it comes to remodeling or...

Investing in a franchise is a significant financial commitment, particularly for those embarking on this journey for the first time. The decisions made during this process are critical and should...

The funds collected to market or advertise a franchise are important to business growth, but are often a controversial subject between franchisees and franchisors. While marketing efforts, such as TV,...