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People often dream of opening their own business. However, there are questions to ask oneself before actively shopping for a franchise, reviewing a franchisor’s disclosure document, or attending a...

Statistics Many articles have been written on the success of owning a franchised business vs an independent business.  Years ago an article appeared on About.com stating that franchised businesses...

Plymouth Meeting, PA (February, 2020) Montgomery County Pennsylvania Attorney Nancy Lanard to receive the 2020 H. Robert Fieback Award at the PBA Commission on Women in the Profession Conference in...

CAN MAKING AN INSURANCE CLAIM HELP? Previously I wrote about business interruption and property damage insurance claims as they relate to COVID 19.  This article will briefly provide additional...

For the second legislative session in a row, California lawmakers are considering a radical plan to allow the state to negotiate on behalf of all fast-food employees in the Golden State. The Fast Food...

It is a cliché that the three most important things in the property’s desirability are location, location, and location. This is not entirely true, but it does emphasize the point that the right...

If you have painstakingly saved money or raised capital to pursue the dream of operating your own business, buying a franchise is an attractive prospect. Becoming a franchisee gives you access to...

Investors who buy a franchise should be wary of a franchisor’s guarantee of making a large amount of money quickly. Nonetheless, the franchisor may disclose information about potential sales and...

Similar to other large purchases, becoming a franchisee requires entering into many complex legal documents. While the agreements and disclosures are often lengthy, they are important legal documents...