The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) movement is presenting companies challenging — but important — issues that must be considered.

Regulators, investors, consumers and employees are increasingly focused on what…

Recently we discussed the headwinds that remain for the franchise community as a result of policy changes coming from Washington and the various state capitols.  What should franchisors consider as…

In recent blogs, we identified serious threats to the franchise industry – the Protect the Right to Organize (“PRO”) Act, joint employer standards, state ABC laws, and…

Mediation is very effective in resolving disputes. Franchisors are enthusiastic about mediation, especially pre-suit, because it can eliminate the need to disclose settlements to prospective franchisees otherwise required under the…

You never, ever mention your competitors in your marketing and advertising. Unless maybe you attack them. That’s Marketing 101, right?

Well, the conventional wisdom appears to be wrong.

Recent research…

On September 28, 2021, Fox Rothschild partner Craig Tractenberg with Rochelle Spandorf from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP provided perspectives on drafting licenses and distribution agreements respecting the evergreen issue of…

Recently, I moderated a panel for an International Franchise Association webinar called “From Venture Capital to Private Equity: Franchise Investment Trends and Terms”.  I was fortunate to have fantastic panelists:…

Third-party food delivery services via app (e.g., DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, Postmates, etc.) have become–especially in these pandemic times–a vital part of the restaurant industry ecosystem. And we know that…

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, including employment verification. Does your franchise system understand the special provisions the federal government instituted in the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification…