by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog, For Franchisors
A revised rule addressing joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) announced January 12, 2020 may offer some relief to franchisors. Under the FLSA, employers must comply with federal minimum wage and overtime laws. An employer is defined as “any...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 22, 2020 | News & Events
Listen to host Eric Dye & Julie Lusthaus discuss the following questions: Tell us about your current work with Lusthaus Law PC.What is franchising?What advice would you give a business owner looking to expand his or her business...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 21, 2020 | Blog, For Franchisors
Some of the best-known franchises are restaurants. McDonald’s, Subway, Domino’s, Wendy’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, and others have thousands of locations. If you have a popular restaurant, you may be thinking of expanding to multiple locations. While you can choose to take...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 6, 2020 | Blog, For Franchisors
Your franchise has launched, and you are actively marketing and selling to franchisees in compliance with all applicable laws. There is no more need for legal advice or so you think. However, under federal and state franchise laws, there are ongoing registration and...
by Julie Lusthaus | Dec 3, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisors
Once you have prepared your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), there is another important step before you begin offering your franchise – compliance training. Franchise rules are complex and those who will be marketing and selling your franchise can easily run afoul...
