Few franchisees may realize it, but a franchise relationship is a business model with significant power imbalances between parties involved. That's why it's so important that you have a firm grasp of your rights and responsibilities to the franchisor as a franchisee....
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When and How do I Hire a Litigation Lawyer?
Business and real estate deals and partnerships can often create conflict. Sometimes these disputes may culminate into litigation. Here are five steps to follow to make sure you make informed and educated decisions. RULE OUT ALL ALTERNATIVES TO LITIGATION Disputes...
Do franchise owners have any creative freedom?
A franchise is often based on the idea of uniformity, rather than creativity. Whenever you go into a specific store, you feel like you’ve been in it before. All of the various outlets are the same. This can be hard for some business owners, who wanted to start a...
Could a commercial landlord stop you from rebranding a business?
What is popular and successful in business constantly changes. Aesthetics and morals shift from generation to generation. Your company will need to adapt to changing times in order to remain competitive. Rebranding your business can help make it seem more modern and...
Franchise owners: What can you do about franchise encroachment?
In recent years, franchisees have faced increasing concerns over encroachment from their franchisors. When not handled properly, franchise encroachment can virtually cripple a franchisee, making it nearly impossible to have the kind of success they hoped for when...
Can you negotiate your franchise?
If you want to take out a franchise, you need to sign a contract. Once you sign, you are bound by the terms of that contract. That does not, however, mean you cannot seek to change it. The best time to seek alterations to a franchise deal is before you sign the...
Reasons why a franchisee may sue the franchisor
The marketing material and promises made by franchisors to potential franchisees are often glowing. However, once a franchise is purchased, sometimes, the franchisee finds out that the franchisors have over-promised and under-delivered. More than just poor...
How do non-disparagement clauses work?
Contracts between companies and their high-level employees or between franchisors and their franchisees can include a lot of different clauses. One of these is likely to be a non-disparagement clause. This type of clause prohibits the party bound by the agreement from...
What does the covenant of “good faith and fair dealing” mean in a contract, and can it be waived?
All contracts have an implied covenant of “good faith and fair dealing” between the parties involved that’s designed to encourage equity and fair play. Understanding what this means can help you both avoid significant legal problems and know your rights in a dispute....
What are the benefits of buying into a franchise?
Buying into a franchise can sound somewhat restrictive when you're thinking of starting a business. While you still retain control over your company, you have to follow the rules set down by the franchise itself. You do not get to make nearly as many creative...