Is that legal ?

You've gotten excellent responses to your question. Restrictive covenants such as non-compete provisions are virtually universal in franchise...

We have a franchise that has not paid their franchise fees or royalties since September 2013. They have breached their territory

To preserve the value and integrity of your franchise system, you should contact an experienced franchise litigator in your area to discuss your...

I concur with the other information provided, and would just offer a quick endorsement of the Virginia Limited Liability Company Act. The statute...

Comparing licensing with franchising, which method of marketing offers greater legal controls to the business wanting to market

Good suggestions have been provided by the other responders. I concur the question does not lend itself to a simple answer, but in its most...

A local non-profit is misleading in representing there business?

You can report suspected fraudulent or illegal conduct involving nonprofits to either the Virginia Attorney General's Office or to the Virginia...

What is best way to transfer ownership of an LLC to my wife?

Mechanically, you could document the admission of a new member through a Consent of Sole Member and a new Operating Agreement reflecting the new...

I am independent instructor/trainer. Had a class "confirmed" to start but cancelled 3 days before it was to start.

Sorry, but this a tough question to answer without reviewing all the background acts and documentation. Without a written agreement in place...

I am looking to start a small service business, handy work, lawn, painting, what type of business license would I need ?

Your question really needs to be broken up into separate parts. First, I believe it is advantageous for legal, business, and practical reasons to...

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I have to register my franchise offering in 14 different states. When do I have to renew then? Is it April 15 for all of them?

Specific filing and renewal requirements will vary from one registration state to another, but generally speaking, a stat registration is good for...

On a Franchise Agreement, or an addendum, can a husband and wife sign the same document vs each one signing a separate doc

Better option would be to form a separate business entity such as an LLC or a corporation through to which to conduct the business. The owners will...