by Julie Lusthaus | Sep 14, 2026 | Blog, For Franchisees
Opening a franchise involves much more than signing a franchise agreement and paying an initial franchise fee. Before committing to a franchise opportunity, franchisees should understand the key items, services, approvals, and financial resources needed to launch and...
by Julie Lusthaus | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog, For Franchisees
Franchise fees are among the most crucial financial obligations to understand before buying a franchise. The initial franchise fee often receives the most attention, but it is only one part of the total cost of becoming and remaining a franchisee. The franchise...
by Julie Lusthaus | Aug 24, 2026 | Blog, For Franchisors
Experienced franchisees who have had success operating one franchise unit may want to expand. It is also common for a business owner (or entity) to want to develop more than one location at the outset. The next logical step in both scenarios would require area...
by Julie Lusthaus | Aug 11, 2026 | Blog, For Franchisors
In July 2026, New York City unveiled its “click-to-cancel” rule, which aims to protect consumers from being kept in a subscription or agreement without an easy way out. While this is a first for the city, it is not the first for New York State. Let’s discuss what...
by Julie Lusthaus | Aug 4, 2026 | Blog, For Franchisees
We recently discussed some key questions franchisors should ask during summertime. That Insight installment resonated with our clientele and inspired many of our franchisee clients and audience to write us to address the risks and questions on their minds. This...
