Franchise disclosure obligations and registration can carry significant costs of compliance and can be an administrative burden. Initially drafting a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) is a time-intensive process. Then the franchisor must update the FDD annually for as long
Continue Reading FTC Franchise Exemptions: Leased Departments, Petroleum Sellers, and Oral Contracts
Franchise disclosure obligations and registration can carry significant costs of compliance and can be an administrative burden. Initially drafting a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) is a time-intensive process. Then the franchisor must update the FDD annually for as long
Continue Reading FTC Franchise Exemptions: Fractional Franchises
Franchise disclosure obligations and registration can carry significant costs of compliance and can be an administrative burden. Initially drafting a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) is a time-intensive process. Then the franchisor must update the FDD annually for as long
Continue Reading FTC Franchise Exemptions: Large Investment Exemption
Franchise disclosure obligations and registration can carry significant costs of compliance and can be an administrative burden. Initially drafting a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) is a time-intensive process. Then the franchisor must update the FDD annually for as long
Continue Reading FTC Franchise Exemptions: Insiders Exemption
Franchise disclosure obligations and registration can carry significant costs of compliance and can be an administrative burden. Initially drafting a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) is a time-intensive process. Then the franchisor must update the FDD annually for as long
Continue Reading FTC Franchise Exemptions: Minimum Payment Exemption
Franchise disclosure obligations and registration can carry significant costs of compliance and can be an administrative burden. Initially drafting a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) is a time-intensive process. Then the franchisor must update the FDD annually for as long
Continue Reading FTC Franchise Exemptions: Large Franchisee Exemption
In 2020, most franchises experienced unprecedented disruptions in both franchise operations and development. Franchisors should consider how to use their FDD update process to position their brand for success with both prospective and existing franchisees. In this webinar, leading
Continue Reading 2021 FDD Update Strategies for a COVID World
Despite the challenges of COVID-19 for many franchise systems, franchisors can still be successful in supporting their current franchisees and recruiting new franchisees. In this webinar, Steve Beagelman, President & CEO of SMB Franchise Advisors, discusses the best practices
Continue Reading How Franchisors Are Continuing to Succeed in Franchise Development Despite COVID-19
Data privacy is a rapidly developing area of law that can create significant compliance obligations for small, medium, and large companies. Data privacy, or the right of individuals to control their personal information, is addressed by a patchwork of
Continue Reading Data Privacy for the Growing Company
One central benefit that franchisees seek from joining a franchise system is the leadership of the franchisor’s team. This team controls the brand standards, leads national marketing, gives advice and support, and is responsible for brand innovation and development.
