Zarco Law Blog
Can your franchise agreement be terminated early?
Opening a franchise of an existing business is a quick way to get your own company up and running. One of the big advantages is that, once you pay your fees, you get to use the established brand’s name and products. You also get the benefit of their (presumably)...
A joint venture could be helpful to both businesses involved
You’ve been developing properties for years. As the owner of a property development company, you’ve always been lucky about making smart choices when it came to developing homes in areas where they were wanted and needed. Lately, your sales have been going down. You...
The first step to take when someone steals copyrighted work
Whether your company makes promotional videos, publishes original content or produces designs and illustrations, when you publish your original works, you have copyright protection for your intellectual property. Those who hire you may also pursue copyrights or...
10 advantages of franchisee associations
If you are a Miami-area franchisee, you probably bought into your franchise because you liked their products, you appreciated the name-brand recognition and existing customer base and you looked forward to the support you’d get from the franchisor. But sometimes the...
Why you need a partnership agreement when starting a business
If you’re starting a business with someone you know and trust, it is still wise to get a partnership agreement in writing. Many people skip this step, and it can cause some serious issues in the future. One of the biggest things that the agreement will dictate is...
SOURCES OF DISPUTES, LEGAL ARGUMENTS, AND FINANCIAL RECOVERY In the Wake Of COVID-19 and BUSINESSES INTERRUPTION
ZARCO LAW IS HERE TO HELP YOU: COVID-19 has thrown our way of living into treacherous and unchartered waters. With each passing day, the scare of this novel virus is causing our emotionally charged government officials at every level to react with decisions that...
Consider the risk of a franchise before you sign
When some people want to start a business, they look at a franchise opportunity as a sure win because the parent company might be well-known. There are still some significant risks that come with franchises in general. Franchisees need to think carefully about these...
Does a franchise restaurant have a better chance of success?
Tell anyone that you want to start a business in the food industry and you’re likely to get one response: “I heard that’s a really tough industry to survive in.” People know that running a restaurant is difficult and that the failure rate for new operations is very...
When someone else uses your trademark on their packaging
Trademark protections apply to images or symbols that represent your brand. Whether it is a logo or a graphic design, trademarked images have protection under intellectual property laws because they are both your original creations and because they have a direct...
Evaluating a franchising opportunity: 3 questions to ask
You want to open a franchise. Why? You know the brand and love it. You want to bring it to the people around you and know that you can run an amazing operation. Before you get started, it’s smart to look into the opportunity to see if it’s a good one. Here are three...
