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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...
You found a franchise you like. The brand looks strong. The franchisees seem happy. The numbers make sense. You feel confident in your chances of success as a franchisee. Then you dig into the Franchise Disclosure Document. That's when you discover something that...
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...
You signed your franchise agreement 5 years ago. Business is running smoothly. You're turning a profit. It’s all good. Then the letter shows up in your email. Corporate is mandating a complete remodel. New flooring. Updated signage. Technology upgrades. Kitchen...
Severance agreements are powerful legal tools that outline the end of a relationship between an employee and employer. Large sums of money are at risk when this employee is a high level executive. It is important that those who find themselves navigating the end of...
Imagine launching a business with a recognizable brand, proven systems, and built-in customer trust from day one — that’s the appeal of becoming a franchisee. As a franchisee, you buy the right to operate under an established company’s name and follow its operating...
Your franchise agreement contains a section about minimum performance standards. It might be a monthly sales quota. It could be a requirement to serve a certain number of customers. Or maybe it's a revenue target you need to hit every quarter. This seems fair at first...
