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Buying a gas station franchise provides a business owner with a turn-key operation complete with brand recognition, a proven business model, and ongoing operational support. Branded gas station...

Purchasing a food franchise involves significantly more due diligence and regulation than many other businesses. There are critical health and safety laws and certifications you must follow, and...

Reviewing Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) is a great way for franchisees to get information on franchisors and what they have to offer. Consider an FDD your essential roadmap on how a franchise...

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 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 Are Under More Scrutiny Than Ever Franchise non-compete clauses rarely get attention until they suddenly matter—usually at the exact moment a franchisee wants to...

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...

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...

One of the great advantages of purchasing a franchise is the power of a national brand behind your business. Yet this can become a potential negative if a customer believes you have violated the...