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The franchise agreement arrives and it's intimidating. It's long. It's filled with legal language. And every word in it was written by the franchisor's attorneys. That's not a conspiracy. It's just business. That being said, it means you need to read it like someone...
Savvy business owners know that their business needs to evolve with the market. This holds true in most industries, but few can change as frequently as the restaurant business. One of the most recent evolutions is the growth of delivery within almost all types of...
After looking at 5 different spots, you finally found what you and your franchisor feel to be the right one. Three months later you’re open. Business is good. You feel good with your choice. Fast forward to one year in. Your landlord has officially stopped returning...
You've done your research on the franchise opportunity you’re interested in. The brand itself seems to check out. The territory you’ve been offered looks promising. So, you open the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and flip straight to the Item 19 numbers. There...
A recent case involving Applebee’s franchisees seeking legal relief after the franchisor began opening dual-brand Applebee and IHOP locations within existing areas of exclusivity is catching media attention. The franchisees argue that the franchisor is cutting into...
You've decided to exit your franchise. Maybe the relationship soured. Maybe the franchisor terminated you. Maybe you still want to be a small business owner-but independently this time. Or you just want to retire. So, you sign the exit paperwork. You start thinking...
When a franchise agreement is working, it can feel like a well-oiled machine — clear standards, steady support and a shared goal of growing the brand. But when a dispute arises between a franchisee and a franchisor, that momentum can stall fast. Questions about fees,...
Most franchise buyers spend more time researching the brand than they do protecting their investment. They read reviews. They visit locations. They crunch the numbers. Then they sign a 50-page franchise agreement without having a single conversation with a franchise...
You've signed the franchise agreement. You've paid your franchise fee. You've found your location and signed your lease. Now you think you're ready to open. You're not. That’s because before you unlock those doors for the first time, there's a bureaucratic gauntlet...
A shift in franchise ownership is not uncommon. Just recently, the owners of senior-focused home care providers A Place At Home sold their franchise to an international home care services provider. When these deals move forward, franchisees face a shift in legal...
