by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
The traditional experience of restaurant dining has shifted in recent years, due to the emergence of third-party delivery and app-based ordering, which was crucial during the ongoing pandemic. But franchise dining was already trending in this direction prior to 2020...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 4, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Top FDD Renewal Questions Answered Franchisors are required to update their Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) annually as a matter of law as well as when there is a material change to the information contained in the FDD. Franchisors can also choose to update their...
by Julie Lusthaus | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
The United States Patent and Trademark Offices (USPTO) defines a trademark as “any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that identifies your goods or services.” The use of a trademark is critical for franchises as well as nearly any...
by Julie Lusthaus | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
The holiday season is often considered a time to celebrate and enjoy good company. It is also an ideal time to review your franchise agreement to determine whether your agreement will expire in the coming year. Many franchise agreements contain terms of five or 10...
by Julie Lusthaus | Oct 19, 2022 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Developments are arising with regard to franchising in New York. Some of the franchise news stems from the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), which as you will see below is an organization deeply embedded in the franchising process, and...