News About Zesb

Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A. represents franchisees in disputes involving over 100 major franchise systems internationally. Due to our success, we have received an enormous amount of attention by the media worldwide. This media coverage has resulted in the public's increasing interest in franchising and demand for information. The following quotes have been selected from articles that feature various cases and clients that Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, P.A. have represented. Click on any of the listed links to see each article in full.
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07/20/10 – 2010 Day Forum
Alejandro Brito spoke about Legal Trends in Franchising before a group of franchisees at the 2010 Day Forum sponsored by the Coalition of Franchisee Associations ("CFA") in Washington, D.C.

07/18/10 – Wacotrib.com, "Waco fitness chain Curves finds itself shrinking, closing more than 1,000 locations"
Records show that the number of U.S. franchises has dropped by a third, from 7,748 to 5,208, during the past three years. Click Here

06/23/10 – Done Deals, "Miami-Dade Jury Renders $14+Million Verdict in Real Estate Partnership Dispute"
After a hotly contested seven-day trial, a jury verdict and Final Judgment exceeding $14 million was awarded to Franco Investments, LLC. Click Here

06/01/10 – Hotelworld Network, "How to avoid potential pitfalls in franchise agreements" Click Here

June 2010 – 2010 Florida Super Lawyers
Himanshu M. Patel was selected as a 2010 Rising Star, published in the June 2010 issue of Florida Super Lawyers and on superlawyers.com.

06/06/10 – The Buffalo News, "Local Dunkin' Donuts franchisee faces lawsuit among woes."
The Buffalo News reports today about the lawsuit for fraud filed by Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, P.A. on behalf of its client High Tides, LLC and its principal, Pat LaFontaine, against Dunkin Donuts and several other defendants who were former directors in a failed Dunkin’ Donuts franchise. Click Here

05/26/10 – Lodging Hospitality, "Recession Has Complicated Franchise Relationships"
Robert Zarco discusses the impacts the recession has had on the industry. Click Here

05/17/10 – Wall Street Journal, "Have it Whose Way?"
Robert Zarco discusses with the Wall Street Journal the battle between Burger King executives and Burger King franchisees over issues and litigation that are having a direct impact on the franchisees’ businesses. Click Here

05/15/10 – Business Daily Review, "Don King posts $1 Million bond in case”
Don King was able to come up with the $1 Million bond in cash in just a couple of hours after the order by Broward Circuit Judge Marc H. Gold. Click Here

05/14/10 – Newsday, "Judge Allows Fraud Suit Against Dunkin’ [Donuts].”
Newsday reports that Dunkin’ Donuts’ Motion to Dismiss a complaint filed against it by High Tides, LLC for fraud and other causes of action was dismissed. High Tides, LLC, an investor in a failed Dunkin Donuts franchisee, sued Dunkin’ Donuts and others, claiming that it was defrauded into investing. High Tides and its principal, NHL hockey hockey great Pat LaFontaine, is represented in this action by Robert Salkowski and Robert Zarco. Click Here

05/11/10 – 2010 Legal Symposium, International Franchise Association, Washington D.C.
Robert F. Salkowski spoke on a panel about franchise litigation before a large group of franchise lawyers at the 2010 Legal Symposium sponsored by the International Franchise Association.

May/June 2010 – Brickell Magazine, "Top 20 Professionals Under 40."
Alejandro Brito was listed as one of the “Top 20 Professionals Under 40” by Brickell Magazine. Click Here

02/04/10 - 2010 Hospitality Law Conference, Sponsored by HOSPITALITYLAWYER.COM, Houston, Texas
Robert F. Salkowski spoke on a panel debating bankruptcy and liquidation issues in the franchise and licensing context before a large group of hospitality lawyers at the 2010 Hospitality Law Conference sponsored by Hospitalitylawyer.com.

01/25/10 - The Daily Business Review, “Special Report: Law Firm Diversity Survey.”
The law firm of Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, was selected as one of the top 10 diversified law firms in South Florida by the Daily Business Review. Click Here

01/15/10 - Nightly Business Report on PBS,
Robert Zarco was interviewed on the risks and rewards of owning and operating a franchise. Click Here

12/11/09 - Blue Mau Mau, South Beach Franchisees Seek Legal Fees from Francorp, Boroian.
After winning their case, five South Beach franchisees are now asking a Miami circuit court to set an amount to be paid by Donald Boroian and his firm Francorp as fair compensation for their attorney fees and costs. Click Here

12/07/09 – Nations Restaurant News, The Right Moves…Franchisors Have New Legal Hoops with FTC Rule.
Robert Zarco discusses with Nations Restaurant News the requirements of the new FTC’s Franchise Rule, which became effective on July 1, 2008, and gives his opinion on the significant changes found in the new FTC Franchise Rule that are intended to better serve the interests of prospective franchisees who are considering the purchase of a new or existing franchise. Click Here

12/03/09 - Chicago, IL.
Robert Zarco and Robert F. Salkowski were invited by the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchisee Association (the DDIFO), the largest association of Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees, to speak before its members about the terms of their franchise agreement and optimizing the value of their businesses.

11/24/09 - University of Maryland, College Park.
As a recognized expert in the field of franchise law, Robert Zarco was invited to speak before a number of students at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business on issues that exist in the franchise industry, including the contractual implications that arise in the context of a franchisee-franchisor relationship.

11/04/09 - New York Post, Peace treaty brews.
This New York Post article discusses Dunkin’ Brands’ attempt to respond to franchisees’ concerns regarding Dunkin’ Donuts aggressive litigation campaign that it has engaged against its franchisees, after franchisee attorney Robert Zarco “created a stir last month at a meeting of the Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchise Owners, when he said the company is profiting off franchisees by forcing them to pay hefty legal fees and sell their stores.” Click Here

November/December, 2009 - Franchise Times Magazine, “Franchise Litigation Started Out With a Bang.”
Franchisee attorney Robert Zarco, a noted expert in franchise law, was interviewed by Franchise Times about franchise litigation, franchise law, and the state of the franchisor/franchisee relationship. Notably, three of the seven legal decisions cited by Franchise Times as “Decisions that Changed the Franchise World,” including the landmark rulings in Scheck vs. Burger King (1991), and McDonald’s v Robertson (1998), were cases that Robert Zarco and the franchise attorneys at Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, P.A. represented the franchisee. Click Here

10/29/09 - South Florida’s Best Lawyers, 2010 Edition.
Franchise attorneys Robert Zarco, Robert Einhorn, Robert Salkowski and Alejandro Brito were named in the 2010 edition of South Florida’s Best Lawyers, the definitive guide to legal representation in South Florida, under the category of franchise law.

10/16/09 – Toronto, ON: Franchisee attorney Robert Zarco gave a presentation on the nuts and bolts of franchise litigation and the practical factual and legal issues that are frequently encountered in franchisor-franchisee disputes at the American Bar Association’s 32nd annual Forum on Franchising, which was attended by over 600 lawyers.  Mr. Zarco, who is internationally recognized as an expert in franchise law and represents franchisees from over 350 different franchise systems covering 43 states and 23 countries, was selected by his peers in the franchise industry to be a guest speaker at the annual meeting.

10/15/09 – Toronto, ON: Franchisee attorney Himanshu M. Patel gave a presentation on common discovery issues that are litigated in a franchisor-franchisee dispute and some strategic tips for navigating the discovery process in franchise litigation at the American Bar Association’s 32nd annual Forum on Franchising, which was attended by over 600 lawyers.  Mr. Patel was selected by his peers in the franchise industry to be a guest speaker at the annual meeting.

10/12/09 - Robert M.Einhorn - Franchisee attorney Robert M. Einhorn successfully represented several South Beach Natural franchisees during a five-day trial against Francorp., which purports to be the largest franchise consulting firm in the United States, and its founder, Don Boroian. After several hours of deliberation, a jury unanimously returned a verdict in favor of the franchisees, finding that both Francorp. and Mr. Boroian engaged in fraud and unfair and deceptive trade practices. Click Here - Article - Jury Verdict

10/09/09 - Blue Mau Mau - Dunkin' Chief Legal Counsel Steve Horn Is Out. Click Here

10/08/09 - Blue Mau Mau - Attorneys Criticize Dunkin' Donuts Litigious Behavior. Click Here

10/01/09 - Las Vegas, NV: Franchise attorney Robert Zarco gave a presentation to the franchisee members of the Buffalo Wild Wings Association at its annual franchisee meeting.

09/28/09 - Worcester, MA:  Franchise attorney Robert Zarco spoke to the franchisee members of the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchisee Association about franchise law, and the several issues that are currently having a negative impact on the franchise relationship between Dunkin Brands, Inc. and its franchisees. Click Here

09/23/09 - WBZ News Radio 1030, Interview with Robert Zarco, attorney for Dunkin Donuts franchisees. Click Here - Download

09/23/09 - Boston Globe, Franchisees say Dunkin’s brewing trouble.
Franchise attorney Robert Zarco discusses with the Boston Globe the agressive litigation strategy of Dunkin Donuts and it's parent, Dunkin' Brands, Inc. Click Here

09/03/09 - New York Post, Dunkin' Donuts Sues Franchisees.
Franchise attorney Robert Zarco offers opinions on the aggressive litigation strategies of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. andthe franchisor of the Dunkin’ Donuts system. According to the opinion of Robert Zarco, who has represented franchisees in over 350 different franchise systems, Dunkin’ Donuts is the most litigious franchisor. Click Here

08/26/09 - DDIFO, Dunkin’ Donuts’ Loss Prevention Department Wants You! Now What?
Franchise attorneys Robert Salkowski and Robert Zarco offer advice to Dunkin’ Donut franchisees who have been selected by the Loss Prevention Department of Dunkin’ Donuts for an audit. Click Here

08/14/09 - Blue Mau Mau, Franchise Lawyer Robert Zarco Featured in New Reality TV Program “How’d You Get So Rich? Hosted by Joan Rivers. Click Here

07/26/09 - The Miami Herald, “Two Beach business tell Joan Rivers How they got so rich.”
Franchise attorney Robert Zarco is featured by the Miami Herald about his upcoming appearance on the television show “How Did You Get So Rich” with Joan Rivers. Click Here

06/09/09 - Fox News Channel, Next Step for Chrysler.
Robert Zarco was interviewed by Fox News Channel to provide expert opinion on franchise law and dealership law, including the options available for Chrysler automobile dealers whose franchise agreements were rejected in Chrysler’s recent bankruptcy. Click Here

06/02/09 - Nightly Business Report, Vehicle Sales, Chrysler Dealers, GM & More.
Robert Zarco provided expert commentary and opinion on franchise law and dealership law.  Click Here

05/21/09 - The Wall Street Journal - Can They Really Make Money Off the Dollar Menu? Click Here.

Law Firm of Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito Establishes Scholarship
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McDonald's Asks Federal Judge To Dismiss 'Cannibalization' Suit
McDonald's Attempt To Close Baltimore Restaurants Rebuffed By Federal Judge
No Parts To Spare
No Quiero Taco Bell
Time To Smile For Burger King?
Landmark Court Ruling Gives Franchisees More Legal Heft
Franchisees' Lawsuits
Five Closed Fast-Food Outlets Still In Limbo
Franchisee Wins 1st Round Over McDonald's
Joining Forces Against Goliath
How To Fight Your Franchisor And Win
Burger King Faces Franchise Fight
Franchising Reform On Horizon?
Ex-Franchisee Sues Chain
Little Guy Needn't Apply
Half A Loaf
Burger King May Win Points With Disgruntled Franchisees
Franchises Offer Profits, But Watch For Pitfalls
Bunfight Looms Under The Golden Arches
Burger King Cooks Up New World Order
Baltimore No Playland For McDonald Franchisee
Back On The Front Burner
McDonald's, Ex-Franchisee Embroiled In Court Battle
Decorating Den Hammered In Arbitration With Aussie
BK Stung By $45M Encroachment Judgment For Australian Licensee
Group Of 9 Franchisees Hits Southland With $1 Billion Suit
Franchisee Lawsuit Seeks $1 Billion From Southland
Burger King Hit With Whopper ($44.6 Million) Of A Judgment
Burger King To Pay Franchisee $4M
Roasters Franchisees Eye Purchase Of Bankrupt Company
Is It A More Level Playing Field?
The Burger Wars: Sizzling Tales Of Betrayal
Burger King Got Hit With A Whopper Of A Judgement Last Week By An Australian Court
The Tri-County's Most Comprehensive Business Coverage
Black Franchise Hopefuls Beware
What Happens To Your Franchise When Your Franchisor Gets Bought Out?
Bitter Taste
Recipe For Dissension