What are our business rights?

Your mom (or her business) may have a claim against the other business. For one thing, the business may have common law trademark rights to use...

I want to start a franchise company. How much does it cost to have a franchise agreement put together?

Here is a quick and dirty list of potential expenses a new franchisor might face along with some ball park estimates: Franchise Agreement (and...

Your question only raises more questions. You say that the company "sold franchises" but that the franchisee never paid a franchise fee". That...

I always read that some licenses agreements can be accidental franchises, but what's the solution?

Depending on the nature of the business, it may be realistic to remove enough of the control and assistance elements to avoid being a franchise, or...

You can't patent recipes. To protect that kind of intellectual property, you will probably have to rely on trade secret law ... which requires...

How do i expand or license my business if we are not financially ready to franchise and the demand is overwhelming?

It sounds like your biggest immediate concern is that you don't feel ready financially to incur the up-front costs associated with starting a...

Is it OK to use a sport professionals player name on a T-Shirt to re-sell?

Almost certainly not. You need to talk to an Intellectual Property lawyer (or, an Entertainment lawyer).

I need help with a business plan, but live in a state with no avvo lawyers...can I still get help?

There are plenty of lawyers from VA on Avvo. What kind of help do you need, exactly? A business plan typically covers a lot of ground and the...

I've just bought a travel agency franchise which operates out of my home. What permits and/or license do I need to obtain?

My colleagues are right. City Hall is your best resource (or a local business lawyer). But, also consider asking the franchisor for their advice...

A franchise was taken away from my husband cause he got ill after grand opening.paid x $ for equipment that belong to landlord.

As always, facts matter. And, since you haven't provided many or asked a particular question, I'll just add this thought: Most Franchise...