
The franchisor has just informed you that the franchise disclosure document (“FDD”) is finally ready to go, and you are thrilled to begin talking to prospective franchisees about the best new concept you’ve seen. You are of course aware of
The franchisor has just informed you that the franchise disclosure document (“FDD”) is finally ready to go, and you are thrilled to begin talking to prospective franchisees about the best new concept you’ve seen. You are of course aware of…
For most, the sale of a business is a new experience that requires sellers to learn many entirely foreign processes in a very short amount of time. The many steps to selling your business can be long and tedious, and…
While franchising can be a powerful way to grow a brand, the complex and varied laws and regulations governing franchising can intimidate even the most experienced businessperson seeking to expand their business.
Over the past two decades, Manning Fulton has…
As provided for in the Amended Federal Trade Commission franchise rule, the FTC adjusts the monetary thresholds for three types of exemptions every four years based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index. Effective July 12, 2024, the exemptions amounts…
In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a new rule that broadly prohibited the use of non-competition agreements (“non-competes”) for workers. This rule goes into effect September 4, 2024, but is expected to be subject to significant challenges…