Mediation is very effective in resolving disputes. Franchisors are enthusiastic about mediation, especially pre-suit, because it can eliminate the need to disclose settlements to prospective franchisees otherwise required under the FTC Rule. Regardless of whether the mediation involves a franchise
Franchise Law Update
Commentary on Business and Legal Issues of Franchising
Franchise Law Update, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting franchisors and franchisees. The blog covers topics such as franchise agreements, regulatory compliance, franchise dispute resolution, franchise valuation and investment considerations, legislative developments like the American Franchise Act, and trends in franchise enforcement actions. It also addresses franchise mergers and acquisitions, franchise advisory councils, and operational challenges within franchise systems. The content is aimed at providing insights into franchise business dynamics, legal risks, and strategic considerations for franchise stakeholders.
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Franchisors: Praising Your Competitors Might Promote Your Brand
You never, ever mention your competitors in your marketing and advertising. Unless maybe you attack them. That’s Marketing 101, right?
Well, the conventional wisdom appears to be wrong.
Recent research from Professor Keisha Cutright at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business…
The Accidental Franchise: An Evergreen Issue
On September 28, 2021, Fox Rothschild partner Craig Tractenberg with Rochelle Spandorf from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP provided perspectives on drafting licenses and distribution agreements respecting the evergreen issue of creating an accidental franchise in a Strafford Publications webinar. They…
Latest Franchise Investment Trends
Recently, I moderated a panel for an International Franchise Association webinar called “From Venture Capital to Private Equity: Franchise Investment Trends and Terms”. I was fortunate to have fantastic panelists: Satya Ponnuru (General Partner of NewSpring Franchise), Vanessa Yakobson (CEO…
New York City Passes Sweeping Food Delivery App Laws
Webinar: The Pandemic’s Impact on I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Franchising Threat No. 4: The Deus Ex Machina (A Biden Executive Order)
Franchising Threat No. 3: Other State Legislation and Policies
The California version of the ABC test is arguably the most hostile to franchising. Nonetheless, the risk is not confined to California.
This is because the ABC employee classification test, with variations, has been adopted in a majority of states…
