Franchise Law

Franchising can offer a relatively easy pathway towards business ownership. Those who are considering this path are likely aware of the many potential benefits, often including:   Established brand recognition: Joining a franchise allows you to leverage an already...

Franchisees who are considering entering a franchise agreement often rely on the financial information provided by franchisors to help them make informed decisions. However, when a franchisor provides misleading financial information, it can lead to severe...

Franchising offers entrepreneurs a way to enter into certain markets with a proven model to achieve success. Contracts guide these relationships, most commonly the franchise agreement and option contract. It is important to carefully review the terms of these...

That old saying about something being too good to be true can hold true when it comes to franchise sales. In the franchise world, a franchisee who buys into a franchise that was, indeed, too good to be true, can find themselves facing frustration after frustration as...

Franchise agreements define the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. When a franchisor decides to terminate this agreement, it can leave the franchisee in a precarious position. Legal recourse is likely available, depending on the details of the...

Entrepreneurs have many options when it comes to owning a business. Two common examples are starting their own, buying into a preexisting business, or becoming a franchisee. Those who choose to become a franchisee are likely interested in taking advantage of the...

During an accessible and insightful AAFD TV interview, Founder and Managing Partner Robert Zarco distilled decades of franchise law experience into practical guidance for franchisees and franchise associations. Attorney Zarco explained why recurring disputes often...

Many franchisees will have similar pricing to other restaurant locations. Consistency is one of the things that draws people to franchise restaurants in the first place. They know what they’re going to get, and they know roughly how much it’s going to cost. But for...

Buying a franchise can have many advantages over starting your own business. Two of the major benefits are the established brand recognition and proven business model.   In other words, you won’t have to start a brand from the ground up—the franchisor already did it...

Getting into food and beverage franchising can be profitable, but it has many rules and regulations. As someone who buys a franchise, you must follow federal and state laws to stay legal and protect your investment. Here are key legal points to know:  Franchise...