Topic
Franchising
410 published works
Workers’ Compensation Law Prof Blog
A New “Intermediary” Theory of Joint Employment in the Realm of the Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship
In a renowned 2015 Pennsylvania case, a Philadelphia franchisee of the fast-food chain “Salad Works” had failed (illegally) to insure, and its employee, having sustained an accident, was…
Franchise Law Insider
Franchising in New Zealand
By Robert A. Smith, Stewart Germann
Introduction New Zealand is an exciting and fast developing market for franchising. The population of New Zealand is about 4.6 million and there are over 630 franchise systems—one for every…
Franchise Law Insider
Franchising in Myanmar
By Robert A. Smith, Sher Hann Chua
Introduction The relaxation of foreign investment restrictions and a growing, aspiring middle class have encouraged new players to enter Myanmar’s franchising industry in recent years. Previously, franchises in Myanmar predominantly…
Franchise Law Update
Apply Now: Tips for Franchise Applications
Before signing an agreement with a new franchisee, franchisors often want to make sure the franchisee has the knowledge, skill, and investment necessary to be successful. While many people are…
Franchise Law Update
Top Marketing Execs Talk How to Use Social Media to Increase Franchise Sales
Top marketing executives from some of the most popular and growing franchise systems recently spoke at the Philadelphia Chapter of the International Franchise Association Women’s Franchise Network meeting about capitalizing…
Israel Global Gateway
Top franchise developments of 2018
By Israel Group
DLA Piper IPT attorneys Barry Heller, John Hughes and Karen Marchiano recently conducted a webinar reviewing 2018's top franchise developments. Two stand out from the rest. No-poaching disputes Joint employer…
Deal Maker
Franchises: Site Selection and Family Dinners
As a little kid with messy pigtails and thick glasses, I plopped into a booth at the Perkins Restaurant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on many occasions. Located 50 miles…
Franchise Law Insider
Franchising in Spain
By Robert A. Smith, Ignacio Alonso
Introduction The Kingdom of Spain is a democratic parliamentary monarchy, a member of the European Union and a signatory to the Schengen Area Agreement. Spain is also part of most…
Bright Law Blog
Franchising Inquiry Report: financing and lending issues
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services has released its report on The operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct. In respect of financing and lending,…
Franchise Law Update
Ample Planning Cannot Always Save Franchisors from Taxes
Out-of-state franchisors beware of opening a franchise in New Mexico due to the recent decision in A&W Restaurants, Inc. v. Taxation and Revenue Department of the State of New Mexico…