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Franchise Law Update
2013 Franchising Macro Trends
The December issue of Entrepreneur Magazine--which just hit my inbox--has a great article about the macro trends it expects will be driving franchising in the coming year. Unfortunately, a link…
Franchising & Distribution Law Blog
The New FTC Business Opportunity Rule Makes Waves: Impact on Franchise Systems
Disclosure obligations may be as light as a one-page document, but the rule is now broader. The Federal Trade Commission Business Opportunity rule used to be so limited in scope…
Rush on Business
Considerations in Buying a Franchise
By Rush Nigut
Are you interested in becoming a franchisee? Franchise Note blog has a good post on Why or When is Franchising a Bad Idea for a Start Up Business. The post…
Re:Marks on Trademark and Copyright
Franchising in China
By Philip F. Zeidman and Tao Xu Introduction It is not difficult to understand why China is viewed by businesses around the world as an indispensable market. Its size alone is…
DuetsBlog
678 Ways to Leave a Motel Franchise?
By Steve Baird®
There must be an infinite number of possible names for someone tasked with re-branding a motel, yet on a recent trip to Iowa City to interview an amazing pool of law students,…
Franchise Law Update
Couple of Interesting Articles to (Hopefully) Jump-Start Your Summer Reading Season
Do you ever wonder what happens to old franchises? No, this is not the beginning of a bad joke. Though, as a lawyer, I will admit that telling and hearing…
Franchise Law Update
Thoughts on Private Equity in Franchising
Contributed by Tom Kent Last week, I and a number of my colleagues attended the International Franchise Expo in New York City. This year, the International Franchise Association held a…
Franchise Law Update
Franchise Lending Demand Estimated to Outpace Lending Supply in 2012
Contributed by Alex Tablin-Wolf As most franchise business owners know the economy has improved significantly over the past four years but commercial lending levels have yet to rebound fully to…
Franchise Law Update
ALERT: FTC Amends Monetary Thresholds for 3 Franchise Exemptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that it is amending the FTC Franchise Rule (FTC Rule) to increase the monetary thresholds of three different exemptions used to determine whether a franchisor must disclose under the FTC Rule. The FTC Rule provide three exemptions…
Franchise Law Update
Legislatures in California and Massachusetts Table Potentially Troubling Franchise Legislation; Action in Vermont Still Expected this Year
Contributed by Tom Kent After successfully passing through California’s Judicial Committee, the Level Playing Field of Small Businesses Act failed to pass through the California Assembly Business, Professions and…