As my colleague pointed out, retail leases are not typically protected by state statutes. They are governed by what you agreed to in the lease....

Hello. This is a complex question and not something that can be answered on this forum. As a general rule, if you believe there was fraud or...

You would sign your name, as "Member". So the signature would be: Central PA Rentals LLC By: YOUR NAME, Member

If all you are signing is the Receipt (Item 23 in the FDD) then you are fine to sign it - it is just a receipt saying you received the FDD - it is...

As one of my colleagues has said, it is definitely to Seller's advantage to sell his/her corporation or LLC and not just assets of the business. ...

This sounds like a violation of federal franchise law. You and the other franchisees should immediately retain experienced and highly regarded...

A franchise agreement is a type of license agreement in that it gives a franchisee a license of the trademark to operate a business under that...

I am sorry you have encountered these issues. As my colleague pointed out, I do not believe any attorney will handle this matter on a contingency...

The answer to your question lies in the 4 corners of the lease itself. When we negotiate a lease we always request a right to audit and/or review...

You should consult with your accountant; there may be tax reasons to form an LLC or corporation. If you form either an LLC or corporation it must...