Learn what every franchise owner should know about franchise litigation, negotiating an exit, and protecting your business when a franchise is no longer working.
For over 50 years, Brick Gentry has been determined to set itself apart, challenging ourselves to provide clients with a higher level of service while fostering a unique environment that is truly founded on partnership. Above all else, client relationships reveal the most about Brick Gentry. We value and take pride in each and every one and, ultimately, strive to excel by becoming our clients' counselor and partner. At Brick Gentry our objective is simple: provide outstanding personal service to help our clients achieve success. It is why we love what we do and what truly sets us apart from other firms. At Brick Gentry, we put clients first and we will prove it.
Learn what every franchise owner should know about franchise litigation, negotiating an exit, and protecting your business when a franchise is no longer working.…
Learn how smart franchise owners negotiate key agreement terms, protect their investment, and prevent costly disputes before signing.
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Learn which franchise agreement clauses matter most, from termination and territory rights to fees, transfers, personal guarantees, and renewal.
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Learn what a franchise default notice really means, the mistakes to avoid, and the practical steps franchise owners should take to protect their business and rights.…
Discover the hidden risks buried in franchise agreements and learn the contract provisions every prospective franchisee should understand before signing.…
Avoid the biggest mistakes franchise buyers make before signing. Learn the 10 costly errors that can derail your franchise investment and how to protect yourself.…
Most people think negotiation is about pressure. Faster responses. Stronger demands. Closing the deal before it slips away.
In practice, the opposite is often true.
The best negotiators understand that patience is not passive. It is a strategy. And in…
Many business owners treat the Letter of Intent (LOI) as a formality. A handshake on paper. Something labeled “non-binding,” and easy to defer until the real work begins in the purchase agreement.
That approach is a mistake.
The LOI is…
Business owners in 2026 face growing legal complexity. Contract disputes, ownership conflicts, economic/tariff pressures, and the rising use of AI-generated contracts are creating new risks. The businesses that avoid costly disputes tend to address these issues before they become problems.…
Before You Sign the franchise agreement picture this:
It is three years from now.
The franchise you bought is open. The sign is up. The customers are coming through the door. You have poured your savings into the business and…