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 a fast way to grow or a great way […]
Can They Really Do That? Expectations Meet Franchising Realities
Following was originally posted on the Dallas Bar Association site. by Kat Tidd A franchise is not a magic word, it is a legal definition: license a trademark or permit substantial association with the trademark or trade name; accept payment of consideration; and provide significant assistance, control or other forms of ongoing support or a […]
Franchisors Beware
Last week an online article was published about McDonald’s aggressive actions to stay ahead of consumer trends by being willing to continually implement both change and innovation. These are attributes that can certainly benefit small businesses and franchised businesses as well, and I applaud the general idea. However, if you read further into the […]
WHAT’S IN A NAME? The Heart of a Franchise System
By Kat Tidd Developing An Identity Choosing the right name for a business is a challenge under any circumstances. Does it convey the right message? Is suitable for the nature of the business? Is there anything similar being used? Is it available for use? What kind of exclusive protection can be obtained to keep anyone […]
