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Franchise Disclosure Document
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Lathrop GPM
Texas Federal Court Finds Fraudulent Inducement After Franchisor Failed to Disclose Officer Criminal History and Bankruptcy
By Lathrop GPM
A federal court in Texas found that franchisor OsteoStrong Franchising, LLC fraudulently induced franchisees to enter franchise agreements and development agreements when it omitted information concerning an officer’s bankruptcy filings…
Rush on Business
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Franchise Buyers Make Before Signing
By Rush Nigut
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.
Waldrop & Colvin Legal Blog
The Risks of Using AI to Evaluate a Franchise Opportunity
AI Is Excellent at Processing Information One of AI's greatest strengths is speed. Franchise Disclosure Documents are often hundreds of pages long and contain substantial legal, financial, and operational information.…
Franchise Law Update
Guarding Against FTC Enforcement
Preventable Consequences. The Federal Trade Commission has obtained a landmark $17 million settlement against Xponential Fitness, a franchisor operating popular fitness brands including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, YogaSix, StretchLab, and…
Waldrop & Colvin Legal Blog
Maryland’s New Franchise Fast-Track Renewal Program
Maryland’s New Franchise “Fast-Track” Renewal Program: A Head Start for Smart FranchisorsIf you offer franchises in Maryland, there’s good news: the state has launched a Fast-Track Review Pilot Program that…
Waldrop & Colvin Legal Blog
Waiting Periods for Franchisors
Federal Waiting Periods for Franchisors — What Every Franchisor Needs to Know Under the FTC’s Franchise Rule, a prospective franchisee must receive the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) at least 14…
Rush on Business
Essentials of Franchise Due Diligence for New Entrepreneurs
By Rush Nigut
Embarking on the journey of becoming a franchise owner is an exciting yet daunting prospect. For first-time entrepreneurs, diving into the world of franchising requires a comprehensive understanding of what…
Franchise Law Update
Hot Topics & Higher Prices: Tariffs Take the Stage at IFA Legal Symposium
Tariffs may seem like a headline reserved for economists and politicians, but at last week’s International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium in Washington D.C., they were front and center in…
Franchise Law Update
FDD Update Season: Is it time to call your Franchise Litigator?
Contributed by Ari N. Stern, Esq. January officially starts the “Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) Update Season”. And for franchise lawyers that focus on representing franchisors in the development of FDDs…
Rush on Business
How to Assess Franchisor Support: A Key to Franchise Success
By Rush Nigut
When considering buying a franchise, one factor stands out as particularly critical to your success: franchisor support. Franchisor support can make or break your franchise journey, providing the necessary guidance,…