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. […]
Buying a Franchise? Keep the end in mind…
The down side of franchising is the unpleasant way franchise relationships can end. When buying a franchise, typically neither the franchisor’s representative nor the prospective franchisee look at how the relationship might terminate—voluntarily or not. It is all about the positives and the prospect of independence as a business owner. Depending on the particular franchise […]
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 […]
Why Use a Franchise Attorney?
Or, 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 […]
