Can you charge marketing fees to a corporate location of a franchise?

I agree with my colleagues that you should find a good business/franchise attorney. However, if the location in which you are part owner was made...

I'm a general partner in a 2 person LLC and a DBA. What do I need do to completely remove myself from both? It's in Pennsylvania

You should contact an attorney to assist you on this. You will need an agreement that terminates your interest in the LLC. If there is an...

Do we need an attorney for landlord-tenant dispute?

First of all, I agree 100% with my colleagues. Find an attorney to assist you ASAP. Secondly, you should have retained an attorney to review...

I purchased a retail store that i found out later by the landlord was supposed to be closed down anyway.

Your facts are clear indications why no one should buy a business without the advice of an experienced business attorney to assist them. I assume...

The credentials of an attorney

Here is the link in PA to check out that an attorney is licensed and has not been disbarred or suspended:...

If there is one member (owner) of the LLC then it is a single member LLC. If there are two members (you and your spouse), then it cannot be a...

Do franchisors have to disclose owners terminating franchises earlier than the past fiscal year?

The FTC requires that a franchisor provide a list of names of all franchisees who have left the system (as well as franchisees who are in the...

Do I have a corporation and how can I get out of it?

You have been mis-advised by the attorney you have consulted. Filing the paperwork in PA created a legal entity, if it was done correctly. The...

Legal Advice on What Rights Does A Commercial Tenant Have Regarding Heating?

Your lease will govern. Typically, a commercial lease will have a clause giving you a "Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment". What this clause means is...

Can a franchisor introduce new fees during a term that are not reflected in the franchise agreement?

As the other two attorneys have mentioned, you need to have an attorney review the FDD and the franchise agreement. Typically there is language,...