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Franchising
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California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Franchise 101: No Parent Trap; and Leaving A Light On, For Withheld Funds
Franchisor 101: No Parent Trap A group of franchisees filed a petition to compel arbitration against two franchisor entities and their parent company. The district court found that the franchisees…
California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
New Virginia Law Bans Non-Competes in Franchise Agreements
On April 13, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 69 and its companion Senate Bill 240 into law. The new legislation takes effect on July 1 and makes two major…
Franchise Law Update
What Franchise Businesses Need to Know About the NLRB’s Recently Formalized Joint Employer Rule
By Fox Rothschild LLP, Ari Stern, Fox Rothschild
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently withdrew the Biden-era 2023 joint employer rule and formally confirmed that its 2020 standard remains on the books. The Feb. 26, 2026 announcement…
Waldrop & Colvin Legal Blog
Best Practices for DBA Names in Franchise Systems
Best Practices for DBA Names in Franchise SystemsFranchisors spend significant time developing franchise agreements, operations manuals, and brand standards. However, one operational detail that is often overlooked early in the…
Rush on Business
The Truth About Franchising From the Franchisee Perspective
By Rush Nigut
I talk with prospective franchisees a lot. Smart people. Successful professionals. Many of them are leaving corporate careers because they want more control, more upside, and a business they can…
California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Multi-Unit Franchising: Navigating the Risk and Reward
While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever.…
Franchise Law Update
Buying and Investing in the Brand
Companies with strong brands, like franchise companies, are often seen as excellent investment vehicles. Because these brands have recurring revenue and can be "asset-light," the revenue stream is considered an…
Global Workplace Insider
Franchisors on notice: Federal Court expands wage compliance liability
In another important decision regarding wage compliance, the Full Court of the Federal Court has handed down a ruling with major implications for franchisors. The decision confirms that franchisors can…
Who Is My Employee?
Clearing the Fog? New Joint Employer Test Is Being Considered for Franchisors
I took last week off work to visit Asheville. The first morning, we woke up at 5 am for a sunrise hike at Craggy Pinnacle, along the Blue Ridge Parkway.…
Franchise Law Update
Understanding the Proposed American Franchise Act: What It Means for Franchisors and Franchisees
By Sarah Rozek The U.S. franchise sector is a cornerstone of the American economy, supporting over 800,000 small businesses, millions of jobs, and generating approximately $896 billion in annual economic…