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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Nearly all business opportunities come with at least some financial risk. Purchasing and operating a franchise is no exception. Many Americans mistakenly believe that franchise opportunities have no or few associated risks. Unfortunately, this is far from the case....
If you're looking for a new career, a way to earn extra money, or both, you might consider buying a franchise in Florida. Before making this type of decision, it's a good idea to learn about franchise fees. These are fees you must pay to become a franchisee. With that...
If you live in Florida and are the founder of a business, you may have at least one co-founder with whom you shared the startup costs. No doubt you also share the profits, benefits and various day-to-day operational responsibilities. Over time, disputes between you...
We’ve all seen the viral videos of the various egregious and often racially tinged incidents featuring an individual whose rights are being trampled by the employee(s) of a nationally known franchise. When this occurs, the franchisors must act quickly to rein in the...
