Franchise Law

There has long been a debate about failure rates for franchises. One outdated study claimed that only 5% failed and 95% succeeded, so some people will continually repeat this statistic. It is outdated at this point, but it’s a problem that permeates the industry. If...

It can be tedious and expensive to resolve a franchise dispute. While the first thing a franchisor and franchisee may do is talk out the difficulties that caused the dispute, not everyone is willing to negotiate. If a dispute isn’t resolved, then people may look to...

Opening your first franchise can be exciting. However, with this business structure, you must understand the rules and regulations to avoid mistakes and potential legal issues.  It’s also beneficial to learn what the most common mistakes are when opening a new...

You started your own business some time ago and are looking for opportunities to take it to the next level. Something that keeps popping up is franchise opportunities. Franchise models have the potential to work very well, but they must meet your specific needs. In...

There is nothing wrong with small independent businesses. However, if you want to scale up your current business or begin a new adventure, then a franchise may be a viable option. Successful franchises are all around us in almost every place we visit, so there must be...

Starting a franchise is a complex process. You need to have the financial resources and business experience necessary to meet the criteria established by the company. You will likely have to undergo training, make a substantial financial investment and continually...

In some cases, a franchise agreement designates an area or region where the franchised business is supposed to operate. It is meant to guarantee the franchisee their market share for its growth and success. When another franchised business encroaches on your...

  If you started a franchise, you've agreed to run your business in a certain way. You sell specific products that you get from a certain supplier, your business looks similar to the other ones in the franchise and one of the benefits to you is that you get free...

If you're interested in starting a franchise, you're likely very intrigued by the types of rules and regulations you'll have to follow. These are set by the franchisor. They're the entity granting you the license, and you have to agree to abide by the rules that go...

  Buying a franchise can be highly profitable. But as experienced franchisees know, a good working relationship between a franchisor and its franchisees depends a great deal on trust. When a franchisor breaks that trust and takes actions that go against its...