Territory protections are a core feature of Area Development Agreements (aka Multi-Unit Operator Agreements). These agreements grant a franchisee a...
Why Did I Lose the Territory Protections in my Area Development Agreement?
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Can Franchisees Terminate a Franchise Agreement?
Franchisees often do not pay much attention to termination clauses in their franchise agreements. A franchisee is often excited to buy the franchise...
Celebrating your fiscal year-end? Remember to update your FDD!
Updating FDDs everywhere You just celebrated the end of 2018. Did you close your franchise system’s fiscal year the same day? December 31, 2018, is...
Are you ready to renew your franchise agreement?
Time flies. Wasn’t it only yesterday that you signed your original franchise agreement? But now it’s five, 10, 15, or 20 years later and it is time...
Independent Franchisee Association for McDonald’s Franchisees
In an earlier blog post, we wrote about the benefits to franchisees in forming an association and outlined how to go about doing so. Recently, a...
Court Says Servers and Bartenders are Entitled to Full Minimum Wage
Whether you operate a standalone diner or multiple, fast casual restaurant franchises, pay attention to this potential wage exposure. Do you have to...
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Are You Ready to Be a Franchisor?
Are you looking to franchise your business? Not sure where to start? In this exclusive guide for business owners and entrepreneurs, you will learn if you’re ready to grow your brand through franchising.