by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Franchisors are likely giving a standing ovation to a recent court ruling in support of their contention that they are not joint employers with their franchisees. A federal district court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, has dismissed claims...
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
In our previous blog, we discussed disclosure laws. Today, let’s take a closer look at “franchise relationship laws.” What does “franchise relationship” mean? Picking up from Blog Part One, it must be understood that franchise laws and regulations were enacted to...
by Julie Lusthaus | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Selling a franchise? Be prepared because when it comes to selling a franchise, there are many laws regulating every sale. First to consider are the disclosure laws. What is full disclosure? Before selling even a single franchise in the United States, every franchisor...
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Are the employees of your franchisee your employees too? That’s the question National Labor Relations Board General (NLRB) Counsel Peter Robb sought to avoid when he proposed the March 19, 2018 settlement agreed to by McDonald’s. The answer could have had broad impact...
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees
That depends! If you are considering entrepreneurship, one of the first questions that you will have to ask yourself is whether you want to start a new business or buy one that is already operating. Should you start a business? Perhaps. But make sure you consider the...
