Unless one of the exemptions to the FDD disclosure rule applies, a franchisor is obligated to provide a copy of an FDD to a prospective franchise...

As a franchisee, your business partner owes certain obligations to the franchisor in addition to those owed to you as his business partner. His...

For most acquisitions, an asset purchase is preferred over an equity purchase. In an asset purchase, liability pre-dating the transaction typically...

There are a number of excellent franchisee attorneys. You may want to reach out to my partner, Mackenzie Dimitri. She may be able to help.

In short, yes. If the initial franchisee agrees to amend its territory / development rights, and executes an amendment that accomplishes that, you...

There are plenty of instances where franchisees have successfully brought an action against a franchisor for fraud. However, these are very fact...

In franchising, it is common practice for the trademark owner to enter into intercompany trademark licenses with related companies (i.e. companies...

I agree with Stanley Dub. Your issue would be best discussed during a one-to-one call with an experienced franchise attorney. The advice given...

What you are describing is a common approach to entity formation. Many corporations are formed in Delaware and then operated from other states. You...

Generally speaking, it is advisable for a company to dissolve rather than going into a new line of business. The reason being is that all of the...