by Julie Lusthaus | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees
In franchising, it is always better to be ahead of the game. This is especially so for franchisees, who are not provided with an unlimited right to operate their businesses. Let’s discuss what franchisees need to know about renewing their franchise agreement and how...
by Julie Lusthaus | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors, Multi-Unit Operators
In franchising, the right legal team matters. So does the right business term. Franchising concepts and words are used interchangeably, but anyone considering entering this exciting area of business should be able to distinguish and contextualize these terms. Let’s...
by Julie Lusthaus | Oct 30, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Franchising can be an exciting endeavor. Whether you are expanding your business model with single-unit or multi-unit offerings or considering acquiring rights to develop and operate franchises, it is important to contain your enthusiasm before signing a franchise...
by Julie Lusthaus | Sep 14, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Franchisors are generally required to provide prospective franchisees with a franchise disclosure document (FDD) before a franchise agreement is signed or any consideration is paid for the franchise. The FDD includes information about the franchisor, the franchise...
by Julie Lusthaus | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees
Location can play a major role in a franchisee’s success. Most franchisors require their brick-and-mortar franchisees to find the site for the franchise business. However, most franchisors also require that the franchisee obtain the franchisor’s consent to the lease...
