In this exclusive post, I asked 3 top franchise attorneys 6 questions geared towards buying a franchise. If you're looking to become the owner of a franchise, make sure you read their answers. They're real eye-openers. Bonus: All 3 franchise attorneys succeed in debunking a myth that's been circulating in franchise circles
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New Franchise Bills In Michigan Prove That Politicians DO Have Brains
Even I had to read the headline above-the one I came up with, twice. Some politicians do have brains. The ones in Michigan, especially. I'll explain why. The Games People Play "The franchisor-the parent company, is the employer." Not true. But, that's what some people are saying-people who have
Franchise Advice: Count The Number of Lawsuits Against The Franchisor
You've whittled your franchise search down to two concepts. They're both terrific franchise opportunities. They both cost about the same to buy. The franchise sales reps are both nice. They're both professional, too. You took my advice and are involving your family members early in the process-and they're good with
5 Stupid Reasons For NOT Using A Franchise Lawyer When Buying A Franchise
When you're buying a franchise, you can either: A. Use the best resources available to help you lower your $$$$ risk B. Try figuring it all out on your own There is no "C." Franchise Resources There are all sorts of resources available for today's prospective franchise owners. It's stupid not
How And Why Are Pizza Fusion Franchisees Walking Away?
You can't just walk away from a franchise you have purchased-and operated. Not only can't you just "walk away" from what's typically a 10-year franchise agreement, you certainly can't just change the name of your franchise business-and start an eerily-similar one on your own. One would think. Unless you're Pizza Fusion
California Franchisees To Get More Rights
If SB 610 passes in the California State Senate-like it's expected to, it's going to be a lot harder for franchisors to toss problem or low-performing franchisees out of their systems. Not, that it was ever easy... California Franchisees To Get More Rights If you're one of thousands of California franchisees, you
It’s Super-Easy To Franchise Your Business
My friend, Charles Internacola, a well-known New York franchise attorney, heard that from an unnamed source at the International Franchise Expo in NYC this past June. It's news to me...and, to Charles, who helps put together all the legal documents needed to franchise a business in the U.S. So, who was it that told
Ask Rick Schaden If Quiznos Is Going Out Of Business
It’s a great question for Rick Schaden to be asked. It’s begging to be answered. Here’s another question…and this one is really telling: Why are so many people doing internet searches trying to find out about the status of this Denver, Colorado based fast food franchisor? The Deal With Quiznos So, what’s the
Rhea vs. Goliath: Why One Franchisor Is Courageously Suing the U.S. Labor Department
First off, why would anyone want to sue the U.S. government? It’s one thing to say, “I can’t believe the government is doing this.” It’s quite another to come up with the money to hire a lawyer who’s familiar with taking on the U.S. government. Can you imagine how long it would take to go through the process? Heck, just to
E-Cigarette Franchises | Really?
Here they come. Someone’s going to do it. E-Cigarette franchises may soon be in your neighborhood. Soon, an entrepreneur will open an E-Cigarette store and turn it into a franchise business. Then, someone else will. And so on. I can’t wait. E-Cigarettes Are Hot More and more people are smoking them. Well,
