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Franchise Agreement
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Libation Law Blog
Before a Brewer Terminates: Lessons from Titan’s Florida Franchise Fight
A beer distribution agreement can promise a 30-day exit without supplying a lawful basis for termination and the whole mechanism and contract can get written in blatant contravention of a…
Rush on Business
The Franchisor Will Not Negotiate. Is a Franchise Agreement Legal Review Still Worth It?
By Rush Nigut
Is a franchise agreement review by a lawyer worthwhile if the franchisor will not negotiate? Learn how legal review identifies risks, documents assurances, and helps franchise buyers make informed decisions.
Rush on Business
The Franchise Fee Is Only the Beginning: The Hidden Costs That Can Destroy Your Profit Margin
By Rush Nigut
The initial franchise fee is only the beginning of what a franchise costs. Learn how royalties, technology charges, required vendors, remodeling costs, and repeated fee increases can reduce franchise profits.
Rush on Business
11 Questions to Ask Existing Franchisees Before You Buy a Franchise
By Rush Nigut
Before buying a franchise, ask existing franchisees these 11 questions about costs, profitability, support, operations, and whether they would invest again.
Rush on Business
How Smart Franchise Owners Negotiate Before They Ever Have a Problem
By Rush Nigut
Learn how smart franchise owners negotiate key agreement terms, protect their investment, and prevent costly disputes before signing.
Rush on Business
The Franchise Agreement Provisions That Matter Most
By Rush Nigut
Learn which franchise agreement clauses matter most, from termination and territory rights to fees, transfers, personal guarantees, and renewal.
Rush on Business
The Hidden Risks Inside Every Franchise Agreement
By Rush Nigut
Discover the hidden risks buried in franchise agreements and learn the contract provisions every prospective franchisee should understand before signing.
Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog
Factory Image Program or Seven-Figure Renovation Demand? Illinois Dealers Should Not Assume They Have to Say Yes
By Peter S. Lubin, James V. DiTommaso
A facility demand from the factory usually arrives dressed up as a business plan. The renderings look polished. The timeline looks urgent. The number looks painful. Sometimes the message is…
Rush on Business
Franchisor Says the Agreement is Not Negotiable, So Why Have it Reviewed by a Franchise Lawyer?
By Rush Nigut
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…
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Franchise 101: Location, Location, Location! Forum Selection Clause Overcomes Jurisdictional Challenges; and Topped Off Appeal
Franchisor 101: Location, Location, Location! Forum Selection Clause Overcomes Jurisdictional Challenges A Louisiana district court held that a franchisee waived its right to remove a dispute with its franchisor from…