Articles by Zesb

At Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, P.A., we encourage our attorneys to remain continual students of the law, and to pass their knowledge on to our clients, the public and their colleagues.

Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, P.A., attorneys often serve as lecturers at Bar association meetings, continuing legal education seminars, law schools, business associations, etc. We have also published many articles in professional, business and consumer publications. We have selected some representative articles for inclusion here. Just click on any listed links to see each article.

2009

October 12, 2009 - Jury enters verdict for Fraud and Deceptive Practices against largest U.S. Franchise Consulting Firm.

September 03, 2009 - Dunkin' Donuts Sues Franchisees

August 26, 2009 - Dunkin' Donuts' Loss Prevention Department Wants You! Now What?

Auto Bankruptcy

My view Miami Herald Edited

Nations Restaurant QA

Lodging Hospitality

2008

Zarco Economy

2007

Practical Aspects of Franchisee Representation Alternative Dispute Resolution: Which Method Is Best For Your Client

2006

Are Litigation Disclosures in Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars Misleading?

Overcoming Franchise Development Obstacles

2005

Blimpie Franchisees Sue

Baja Fresh Closes Area Stores; Franchisee in KC Files Lawsuit

2004

Big Mac Attack: McDonalds Prepares to Challenge Subway's Dominance

2003

Back to Hamburgers 101: Michael Roberts of McDonald's USA

Encroachment 'Battlefield' Now More Peaceful

Franchisee Sentenced Amid Dunkin' Lawsuit Barrage

Nations Restaurant News

Zarco, Einhorn Push Limits On Legal Creativity

2002

Jury Finds Hole in Dunkin' Donuts Case Against Pittsburgh Franchisee

Hampton Inn Franchisee - BEWARE

Choice Hotels International, Inc. v. Madison Three, Inc.

Protecting Your Investment: Tips for Avoiding QSC Defaults

2001

Should Franchisors Be Held Liable For Tortious Interference When Disapproving Franchise Sales?

Delivering the Cash with Cream

From Favorite Son to Outcast Before You Realize It

2000

Fast-Food Attorney is Ready

Premises Liability

Fairness and Good Faith and McDonald's Remodeling Requirements

Tips For The Franchisee In Pursuit Of The American Dream

1999

Franchising Reform On Horizon? More Mom-And-Pops Seek Federal Protection

Bunfight Looms Under The Golden Arches

Recipe For Dissension: Franchisees Worry They'll Get Burned As Burger King Pushes Through Costly ReDesign

BK Stung By $45M Encroachment Judgment For Australian Licensee

Australian Cout Finds Against Burger King

Burger King Hit With Whopper ($44.6 Million) of a Judgment

The Franchise Handbook - Winter 1999

Hospitality Law: Motel, Franchisor Not Liable For Guest's Bathtub Injury

Five of the Most Dangerous Contract Clauses Which May Exist in Your Franchise Agreement

Don't Pay Liquidated Damages!

Making Qars Work For You

The Top Ten Issues Facing Hotel Counsel

To Pay Or Not To Pay . . . (Royalties) . . . That Is The Question!

Risky Business: Pursuing The American Dream With A Franchise

The Americans With Disabilities Act: An Overview for Franchisees in the Lodging Sector

Ten Dangerous Contract Clauses That May Exist In Your Franchise Agreement

The Sounds Of Silence In The Franchise Agreement

Helping the Lodging Industry Face Today's Legal Challenges

Part II: The Most Potentially Dangerous Contract Clauses In Your Franchise Agreement

U.S. Hired Gun Joins Macca's Bunfight

Legal Aspects of Franchising In The Lodging Sector

1998

Burger King Cooks Up New World Order

Roasters Franchisees Eye Purchase Of Bankruptcy Company

Five Closed Fast-Food Outlets Still in Limbo

Franchisers Offer Profits, But Watch For Pitfalls

No Quiero Taco Bell

Decorating Den Hammered In Arbitration With Aussie

Appellate Court Requires Franchisors To Prove Appropriateness of Terminations Prior to Issuance of Injuction

1997

Back On The Front Burner

Franchisee Wins Arbitration Award Against Decorating Den

Baltimore No Playland For MCD Franchisee

1996

Roasters Growth Stalls, Execs Fly Coop

The Burger Wars: Sizzling Tales of Betrayal

Landmark Court Ruling Gives Franchisees More Legal Heft

7-Eleven Franchisees Lawsuit Given Class-Action Status

Local Oil Express Included In Breach Of Franchise Suit

Half a Loaf

Have We Got a Deal For You

Is It A More Level Playing Field?

A Bit of Heartburn: Some Franchisees Say Moves by McDonald's Hurt Their Operations

1995

Jury Decides in Favor of Florida Upscale Pizza Franchisee

What's Hot: 15 Hottest Businesses 1996

11 Franchisees Slap Schlotzsky's With Suit

Franchisees' Lawsuits: Chains' Nontraditional Growth Paths Lead To New Encroachment Battles

Burger King Agrees To Pay Franchisee a Reported $4 million

Burger King to Pay Franchisee $4M

Black Franchise Hopefuls Beware

Know Your Legal Rights

1994

How to Fight Your Franchisor and Win

Minorities Say Burger King's Actions Thwarted Their Success As Franchisees

Franchisee Lawsuit Seeks $1 Billion From Southland

Group of 9 Franchisees Hits Southland With $1 Billion Suit

Financing Your Franchise: Identifying Available Funds To Start And Develop a Business

Bitter Taste

No Parts To Spare

Encroachment

1993

Mass. Jury Clears Activist Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee On Tax Fraud Claim

Joining Forces Against Goliath

Time to Smile For Burger King? From Franchisees, Claims of Bad Faith

Dunkin' Donuts Operator Wins 'Unprecedented' Tax-Based Contract Termination Lawsuit

1992

Burger King Faces Franchise Fight

Ex-Franchisee Sues Chain

McDonald's, Ex-Franchisee Embroiled in Court Battle