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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...
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...
With so many franchise brands competing for attention, potential franchisees can feel like they are choosing from a crowded marketplace of “opportunities,” each promising a path to independence and profit. To sort through those options, one of the most important tools...
Many franchisees end up owning and operating their franchise for decades, building not just a business but a long-term livelihood. One reason this model can be especially attractive is that it combines entrepreneurship with the advantages of an established brand. This...
