Last month we posted about an interesting discussion that occurred at the ABA Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting about the extent of a franchisor’s duty to assure that initial start-up
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Startup and Emerging Franchisors
Have You Considered the Challenges of Operating in Nontraditional Locations?
Christopher Egan, counsel for Dunkin Brands, Inc. had some very interesting comments during the program he presented at this…
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Entering Tribal Venues? Complicated Issues Ahead
Unless you are practicing in certain geographic areas, a franchisor may not have a lot of experience negotiating the entrance of a franchise into a Native American tribal venue. There…
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Continuing Growth of Professional Athletes in Franchising Featured in National Media
We have blogged in the past about the Professional Athletes Franchise Initiative (PAFI), an organization that connects the …
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Antiquated Regulations Hobble Growth of Franchises in Food Truck Industry
The food truck industry is still hot and doesn’t appear to be slowing down. The Four Seasons (yes, that…
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