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...
by Julie Lusthaus | Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisees
Franchisees have lots on their minds. Just maintaining a reliable staff and generating a profit is enough to keep an operator occupied. Understandably, most franchisees do not have the renewal process on their radar over the course of a standard agreement. But...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 28, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisors
Restaurant franchises were forced to reevaluate traditional dine-in and takeout experiences in the wake of the pandemic and to cater to a changing consumer base. Some franchise systems met these evolving needs by establishing ghost kitchens, a non-branded unit devoted...
