Expanding from a single franchise business to a multi-unit empire can be a lucrative venture, but it also brings significant complexities. Understanding these challenges is crucial to handling the increased risks and achieving successful growth. From one to many:...
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Practical aspects of deciding on a method for commercial disputes
When you face a business dispute, deciding the best way to resolve it—through court, arbitration or mediation—depends on various practical factors. What key considerations should you have to protect your business? Nature and complexity of the dispute The circumstances...
5 franchise agreement clauses to watch out for
Starting a franchise can be a rewarding venture, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is understanding the franchise agreement. This legally binding document outlines the relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee. Some...
Best practices for avoiding contract disputes
When it comes to business matters, contracts ensure that all involved parties are on the same page. However, contract disputes can cause significant conflict, and may even result in legal issues. It is possible to avoid disputes, provided you take the right steps when...
How can you prove that another business is stealing your IP?
Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind. These include inventions, artistic works, names and images used in commerce. Protecting your IP is necessary for safeguarding your business's innovations and creations. However, this often requires providing...
What to do when a business partner betrays you
Your business partner betraying you may feel like a heartbreak since they would have essentially violated the trust you placed in them. And betrayal can happen in different ways. You may discover your business partner is stealing from the company, sharing company...
Come to “Discovery Day” prepared with the right questions
Franchisors often hold “Discovery Day” events in person and online so that potential franchisees can get to know more about them – and vice-versa. While many potential franchisees are concerned with impressing a franchisor, it’s important to use this opportunity to...
Should I Sell My Franchise to Private Equity?
By Robert Zarco, Esq. - Founding Partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, PA Whether to buy into Franchisors and/or multi-unit Franchisees, Private Equity firms have been flexing their muscle for their investors to keep pace and exceed inflation by gobbling up and taking...
Q & A’s with Franchise King Robert Zarco on Common Concerns from Franchisees
Robert Zarco, Esq. Founding Partner Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. Am I required to service customer claims sent to me by the franchisor or another franchisee? If the FDD or Franchise Agreement discloses your requirement to service all customer claims even those not...
Non-Compete Law and the Proposal by the FTC to Limit its Use
Robert Zarco, Esq. Founding Partner Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. February, 2023 Originally, the law of non-compete in employment agreements was established for good reason ‘to shield and protect employers from abusive employees’. As with many well-intended laws, it...
