This is really an employment question, not franchising, but it does illustrate an interesting point for hospitality employers and employees. What...

I certainly agree that Jim Meaney's course of action would be best for your family. However, if the franchisor absolutely requires that your wife...

Stanley Dub's answer is pretty comprehensive. The legal fees will vary by attorney and the ultimate legal fees bill will depend on (a) the number...

Why would the company want me to franchise? Would it be uncommon to ask for some sort of compensation in return for franchising?

In addition to the many great answers provided by other responders, the supplier may want to have certainty that the location will continue to be...

Can I sue my Atlanta based franchisor in NJ even the franchise agreement says I have to sue them in Atlanta?

There are a series in New Jersey state and federal courts saying that it is against public policy to force a franchisee operating in New Jersey to...

Whether Franchisor can obtain damages and injunctive relief after an involuntary termination of a franchise agreement?

The key portions of your description are that the terminated franchisee "continued to use A's names, trade names, and trademarks" after...

I want to buy an operational franchisor-owned outlet OR an operational franchisee-owned outlet. How to find one with profit ?

The only way to really determine the level of profit in an existing business is through due dligence, and the seller usually requires a...