Topic
Franchising
410 published works
Rush on Business
Four Top Things to Consider in a Franchisor when Buying a Franchise
By Rush Nigut
Thinking about buying a franchise? Franchises can be a great way to start your own business. They offer the benefits of being your own boss with the support and resources…
Rush on Business
Is the Future Bright for Franchising in 2023?
By Rush Nigut
Last week I wrote about how the franchise industry has it wrong. But don't misunderstand me, that doesn't mean the future of franchising isn't bright. In fact, the breadth of…
Leahy Tax Blog
Frozen Pizza Dispute Puts Rosati’s in Court (Rosati v. Rosati)
By Jake Leahy
After offering frozen pizzas at local grocery stores, family finds itself in court over dispute over whether licensing agreement allows for sale of frozen pizzas.
Rush on Business
Is it Possible to Find a Franchise Side Hustle?
By Rush Nigut
You may want to own your own business but you also don't want to quit your day job. Is it possible to find the elusive extra income to add to…
Franchise Law Update
Don’t Forget to Check Your Auditor’s Certification Before Franchise Renewal Time!
As expected, the majority of this year’s State Regulatory Update Workshop at the Annual ABA Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting in San Diego, focused on the new NASAA Statement of…
Franchise Law Update
CALIFORNIA’S TECTONIC PLATES SHIFT — Part III
The Unkindliest Cut of All – the FAST Act And so we come to the ultimate affront to franchising. Responding to strong lobbying efforts by the Service Employees International Union…
Franchise Law Update
Decoding the “Necessities” vs. “Nice-ities” for Emerging Franchise Brands
When a business is deciding to franchise its concept, the task "to-do" list is never-ending. Identifying the most critical issues and deciphering what are "necessities" vs. "nice-ities" for an emerging…
Franchise Law Update
Recent Illinois Case A Reminder of Broad Scope of “Franchise Fee” Element
The recent case of Rhine Enters v. Refresco Beverage out of the federal district court of the Southern District of Illinois should be a reminder to licensors and manufacturers that…
Trade Secrets Trends
Trade Secrets Food Fight Spotlights Importance of Comprehensive Agreements
A judge in the Northern District of Texas recently declined to dismiss a lawsuit, CiCi Enterprises LP et al. v. Mucho Pizza, LLC et al., alleging a pizza franchisee failed…
Franchise Law Update
Want Some Antitrust with your Burger?
Eleventh Circuit’s Burger King opinion raises antitrust risks in franchising Sherman Act challenges to “no-poach” clauses in franchise agreements have been languishing in federal courts for a few years…