If you attended this year’s IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, you heard Senator Joe Manchin strongly support and defend the franchise business model in a speech. Late on Wednesday, Senator Manchin used his vote to back up the talk.
Specifically, Senator Manchin was the sole Democrat to cross the aisle…
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A district court in Georgia recently granted a Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by…
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A federal district court recently granted the United States’ Motion for Default Judgment against the quick-service burger restaurant franchise concept, Burgerim Group USA, Inc. and its owner (“Burgerim”). The Federal…
Continue Reading Court Grants nearly $49 Million Default Judgment Against Burger Franchisor in First FTC Franchise Lawsuit in over a DecadeIn a move welcomed by employers nationwide, a federal court judge in Texas has vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s proposed joint employer rule.
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A recent court case issued by a federal district court in Vermont (Provencher v. Bimbo Bakeries U.S.) emphasizes the distinction between independent contractors and employees under the Vermont…
Continue Reading Cautionary Tale: Bakery Products Distributors Plausibly Deemed Employees Under Vermont Employment Practices ActMy Start-Up or Emerging Franchise System Negotiated with a Prospective Franchisee! Now What?
New and emerging franchise systems are often very eager to sign those first franchisees. All too often, they are willing to make concessions to get the franchisees on board, despite…
Continue Reading My Start-Up or Emerging Franchise System Negotiated with a Prospective Franchisee! Now What?IFA Convention Takeaway: Franchise Founder Succession Planning Doesn’t Have to be a Single Lane Path
One of the most highly anticipated portions of the IFA Annual Convention each year is the case study workshop conducted at the Annual Leadership Conference. All 350 attendees are…
Continue Reading IFA Convention Takeaway: Franchise Founder Succession Planning Doesn’t Have to be a Single Lane PathWARNING! Replacement Importers May Be “Successor to a Brewer” under New York Law
In a matter of first impression, the Supreme Court of New York held that protections afforded to beer wholesalers under the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“NY ABC Law”)…
Continue Reading WARNING! Replacement Importers May Be “Successor to a Brewer” under New York LawBe Careful with Your Demands When Converting Existing Licensees to Franchisees!
A recent case decided by the Ohio Court of Appeals reminds new franchisors to tread carefully when converting existing licensees to future franchisees. In the case of Okolish v. Town …
Continue Reading Be Careful with Your Demands When Converting Existing Licensees to Franchisees!Not All Payments Qualify as “Fees” Under State and Federal Definitions of a Franchise
A recent court case (Cognex Corporation v. Air Hydro Power LLC) between a distributor and manufacturer is a reminder to franchise attorneys that not all amounts paid by…
Continue Reading Not All Payments Qualify as “Fees” Under State and Federal Definitions of a FranchiseWhat Steps Should a Successful Business Owner Take To Prepare for Franchising – Part II?
So now you know what it means to “franchise” a concept or brand. You want to move forward in this exciting new opportunity and franchise your business. What are the…
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