by Julie Lusthaus | May 31, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisors
Have you ever passed or visited a restaurant or drive-thru that features two very recognizable, but entirely different brands? It could be a combination of Mexican food and pizza, or hot dogs and ice cream. The merging of two franchises and their products under...
by Julie Lusthaus | May 24, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisees
When laws are passed that impact business operations, it is often up to the franchisee – who is considered an independent business owner – to stay on top of those new rules to avoid penalties, fines or litigation. A new law regarding pay transparency in New York...
by Julie Lusthaus | May 2, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisors
Establishing and selling franchises is complicated because both federal and state laws apply. Federal law establishes minimum disclosure standards for franchisors, but states may have additional registration and filing requirements which can vary significantly from...
by Julie Lusthaus | Apr 11, 2022 | News & Events
2022 marks Lusthaus’ ninth consecutive year honored as Legal Eagle. Click here to read more about this outstanding achievement.
by Julie Lusthaus | Apr 8, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisees
Anyone considering buying their first – or next – franchise business will inevitably receive a franchise disclosure document (FDD) from the franchisor. The next step is to meet with a franchise lawyer to review the FDD, the franchise agreement, and other critical...
