In franchising, the right legal team matters. So does the right business term. Franchising concepts and words are used interchangeably, but anyone...
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Four Must-Have Qualities Of Your Franchise Lawyer
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...
FDD Basics: Understanding Item 1
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...
Legal Traffic Holds Up Minimum Wage Boost For NY Delivery Workers
by Julie Lusthaus | Jul 17, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors, Multi-Unit Operators
In a recent Insights installment, we discussed the new minimum wage rates for certain delivery workers in New York. Unsurprisingly, related legal...
Mid-Year Franchise Developments
by Julie Lusthaus | Jun 21, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors, Multi-Unit Operators
We like to close each quarter with news or legal updates impacting franchising on state, federal or industry-wide levels. Critical developments...
Franchise Rules and Business Opportunity Rules: ‘Do Not Break’
by Julie Lusthaus | Jun 6, 2023 | Blog, For Franchisors
In a recent Insights installment, we addressed business opportunity laws against the backdrop of franchise sales and relationship rules. Lusthaus...
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