Can restaurant owner nullify a restaurant rental agreement when San Francisco orders all restaurants to close indefinitely?

The answer to your question depends on the terms of the lease and lease extension and any modification of contracts that the governor of CA...

How would I ensure that I am not held accountable for rent in a possible government shut down of business in a commercial lease?

We are adding a coronavirus and other epidemic/pandemic issues clause to all commercial leases we are handling around the country that provides for...

I live in the state of Texas. Do I have to pay franchise fees before the business officially opens?

Your franchise agreement governs the terms of the relationship with the franchisor; it is the contract you signed. It is very likely that you have...

What are current franchisees allowed to request out of the franchisor?

You have asked some good questions and I will try to answer them, but my responses will be generic responses about franchises in general. You...

When can I start the legal process against my current attorney for negligence ?

I agree with my colleague. First get through the case at hand. Hire another attorney to handle the matter for you ASAP. Once the matter has...

Will I Have to pay a attorney who broke the agreement ?

I agree with my colleague. If the attorney severed the agreement, meaning you received written notice (via email or letter) that the attorney was...

Licensing Agreements

Your question is a complex one and not ideal for this venue. Most of the franchise attorneys on this site will offer a free initial consultation. ...

I want to purchase a franchise... would it be a good plan to use an LLC for legal documenation?

First of all, it is a good idea that you speak with an experienced franchisee attorney prior to signing anything. Most of the attorneys on Avvo...

I agree with my colleague. The commercial lease terms is what governs. The maintenance obligations should be specified in the lease itself.

Unless there is a strong reason to buy or invest in the LLC (which does include taking ownership by that percent) why not buy a percentage of the...