Tariffs may seem like a headline reserved for economists and politicians, but at last week’s International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium in Washington D.C., they were front and center
Continue Reading Hot Topics & Higher Prices: Tariffs Take the Stage at IFA Legal SymposiumGet Ready! SBA Franchise Directory Returning on June 1st
A positive development for franchise systems seeking to streamline the SBA loan approval process for their franchisees is coming this summer. The new version of the SBA Loan Origination Policies
Continue Reading Get Ready! SBA Franchise Directory Returning on June 1stBig Deals and Bigger Takeaways: The Future of Platform Franchisors
Today is Day 1 of Franchise Times Dealmakers Week. The webinar series is serving up a week of can’t-miss conversations with top franchise leaders who are building platforms, scaling
Continue Reading Big Deals and Bigger Takeaways: The Future of Platform FranchisorsIFA Takeaway: How AI in Franchising is Driving Growth, Sales, and Competitive Edge
This week I am continuing to provide some takeaways from a few of the many sessions I attended at the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention in Las Vegas earlier this
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IFA Takeaways: How Smart Franchisors Stay Out of Court
The International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention is always filled with useful take home information for franchise practitioners. Last week, I attended the session “Proactive Strategies for Franchisors to Prevent Litigation
Continue Reading IFA Takeaways: How Smart Franchisors Stay Out of CourtCorporate Transparency Act Back in Effect: March 21 Is the New Deadline to File Beneficial Ownership Reports
Contributed by Kevin M. Granahan and Christopher J. Pippett
The Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) reporting requirements are officially back in force, requiring non-exempt entities to disclose beneficial ownership information (BOI).
Continue Reading Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect: March 21 Is the New Deadline to File Beneficial Ownership ReportsNon-Competes Under the Microscope: NASAA’s Latest Guidance for Franchisors
Recently, the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.’s (“NASAA”) Franchise and Business Opportunities Project Group (“FPG”) issued guidance on post-term non-compete clauses in the context of the franchise business model
Continue Reading Non-Competes Under the Microscope: NASAA’s Latest Guidance for FranchisorsFranchising Beyond State Lines: Minnesota Expands Franchise Act Reach
FDD Update Season: Is it time to call your Franchise Litigator?
Contributed by Ari N. Stern, Esq.
January officially starts the “Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) Update Season”. And for franchise lawyers that focus on representing franchisors in the development of FDDs
Continue Reading FDD Update Season: Is it time to call your Franchise Litigator?Should the Litigation be in State or Federal Court?
Deciding whether to choose state or federal court can be outcome determinative. This is particularly important in deciding to remove a case from state to federal court. Some state franchise
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