Topic
Franchising
410 published works
Rush on Business
Franchise Focus Blog Discusses The Secrets to Success in Franchising
By Rush Nigut
I read an excellent post recently about The Secrets to Success in Franchising. I love what blog author Mike Sheehan had to say to start the article, If the title…
Franchise Law Update
It May Soon Be Much Harder to Terminate Franchisees in California
Yesterday California's assembly passed Senate Bill 610 amending the California Franchise Relations Act (Act) to make it more difficult for franchisors to terminate or fail to renew franchisees. SB610 was…
New Jersey Law Blog
Are Fines an Effective Tool for Franchisors?
A common question that we receive from our franchisor clients is, "Can we update our FDD and franchise agreement permitting the franchisor to impose fines on franchisees for non-compliance?" The…
Employment Law Landscape
NLRB General Counsel Authorizes Complaints Asserting Franchisor Can Be Jointly Liable With Its Franchisees
Earlier this week, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Richard F. Griffin, authorized the issuance of multiple complaints which include allegations that a franchisor, McDonald's, USA,…
ZorBlog
Using the Franchise Agreement to Discourage Free-Riding
By Doug Berry
From a franchisor’s perspective, it is important that all customers receive the same quality product and service offering regardless of what outlet they may visit. The menu of product offerings…
ZorBlog
What is a Franchise Anyway?
By Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
The $15 minimum wage ordinance recently enacted in Seattle has a lot of people talking about franchising. The ordinance allows small employers to phase-in the $15 minimum wage over seven…
Franchise Law Update
Plain Language Matters: Engine Manufacturer Held Not a Franchisor Under New York Dealer Law
The New York District Court recently ruled that a truck engine manufacturer was not a franchisor under the New York Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer Act (Dealer Act). In 2013, Daimler…
Securities Law Prof Blog
NASAA Requests Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Franchise Multi-Unit Commentary
Details available here.
Rush on Business
5 Reasons to Hire a Franchise Attorney
By Rush Nigut
It goes without saying considering I am a franchise lawyer, but I agree completely with the Franchise King who offered his Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Franchise Attorney in…
New Jersey Law Blog
Join Stark & Stark at the Franchise Expo South
Stark & Stark's Franchise Group will be located at booth #457-B during the Franchise Expo South from February 6-8, 2014, in Houston, Texas. Shareholder Adam J. Siegelheim will present the…