Thinking about expanding through franchising? Then, one of the first things you will need to do is have a franchise disclosure document (FDD)...
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Is your franchise system a “no poaching zone?”
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
New York Times Reporter Rachel Adams recently wrote about a group of states attorneys general investigating whether some fast food franchisors were...
Court agrees that franchisors are not responsible for franchisees' employees
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...
What laws apply when terminating a franchise?
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...
What laws apply when selling a franchise?
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...
Is McDonald’s responsible for franchisees’ labor risks?
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...
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