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Buying an existing franchise? Here’s Why you Need to Practice Due Diligence

Thinking about buying a franchise? The decision is a big one, which is why it’s critical to carry out due diligence before rushing into the investment. With a better understanding of the business...

Much has been written about the plight of residential tenants who were unable to pay their rent during the shutdown. Less has been said about the business owners who had to let their employees go,...

Even though recessions cause economic hardship in general, franchises are relatively resilient to the effects. According to Entrepreneur.com, economic downturns can even benefit franchisees. If...

Choosing Your Business Entity

Choosing A Business Entity – what are the options? Choosing your business entity is often the first important legal decision that an entrepreneur must make. In the last few years the choices have...

Florida Small Business Parity Act

Florida Senate had recently passed SB 1076 known as the Florida Small Business Parity Act. The Florida Small Business Parity Act is an attempt by the Florida legislature to ensure that Franchisees...

Is buying a franchise a good fit?

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...