I was recently interviewed on the Texas Standard Radio program concerning the termination of 37 franchise restaurants owned by a single franchisee because of a rat infestation at one of its South Texas Burger King restaurants. Following is the report was done by Texas Standard reporter Sol Chase: In February, video of a rat infestation at a South Texas […]
Want To Be a Franchisor
So You Think You Want to Be a Franchisor? Feel the Need to Franchise Your Business? FAQS Answered. I come from the Keep It Simple school of franchise law, and prefer to make franchising as uncomplicated as possible. But it is still not something you should jump into just because you think franchising is […]
Hot Legal Issues: Encroachment and the Internet
E-Commerce has opened a new frontier for the distribution of goods and services. Along with opportunity however, it also brings difficult decisions for many franchisors. Typically, the grant of a franchise includes some form of territorial rights. The extent of those rights is now being tested in many franchise systems. Example: If a franchisor establishes […]
The Franchise Buying Season: Do You Really Need an Attorney?
Why not just save a little money? The Internet is a tremendous source of information. A lot is written about franchises and franchising. Unfortunately, I am still waiting for the next gen to produce infallible Truth or Lies software. In the meantime, it is all about Truth or Dare. You can find a franchise agreement for […]
How to Use Your Franchise Lawyer Cost Effectively
Got a problem? Organize it. If you need help to accomplish your objectives, you need to be able to explain it clearly and completely. If you can’t articulate the problem and how it developed, you force your attorney to extract it from you. That takes time and time is money. So do your homework. 1. […]
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