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The Costliest Mistake Multi-Unit Franchisees Make in Their Agreements

Key Takeaways Multi-unit franchisees sign a development agreement plus a separate franchise agreement for each unit, not one combined contract. Cross-default clauses can let a franchisor end all your...

A franchisor may delay or prevent the sale of your franchise. It may not be necessary to consider a refusal as a hard “no.” In some states, there are provisions that may help you to sell your...

Have you invested your hard-earned money in a franchise only to discover the business doesn’t match what was promised? You’re not alone. At Luther Lanard, we have seen countless...

Whether you’re reviewing a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) before signing, buying or selling an existing franchise, or facing disputes with your franchisor, understanding the Florida...

Key Takeaways Accurate valuation must account for franchisor upgrade mandates, transfer fees, and liabilities. Property owners should weigh selling real estate outright versus retaining it for rental...

Luther Lanard, PC is proud to announce that Doug Luther, Partner at the firm, will be speaking at the 2025 International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium, taking place May 5–6 in...

When someone invests in a franchise business that is retail, what is the significance of the commercial lease to their business? Isn’t the commercial lease purely boilerplate and the only...

A commercial lease can have a significant impact on the performance of a franchised business. Among other things, commercial lease costs, restrictions on the tenant’s business, and the rights...

Overview of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) as Applied to Franchising Franchisees and prospective franchisees that are located within the State of Florida may wonder what...