What are my rights

You are entitled to privacy regarding your health issues and if a future termination or reduction in schedule is related to your cancer treatments...

I am interested in legal help when I buy a franchise.

From my experience about 3-4 hours - add an hour for communications and review with client. Negotiations with franchisor is hard to predict but can...

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

Sounds like you need to take immediate action to stop this - injunctive relief is your best strategy at this point.

Are There Insurance Coverage Policies For Franchisees That Are Being Sued By A Franchisor For Breach Of A Franchise Agreement?

I am not aware of any coverage for franchisees in this area - but many franchisors carry coverage for claims brought by franchisees, especially for...

How soon does the franchisor need to sign the FA after the franchisee has signed it?

There is no time limit but, as others have commented, it would be nice to know why there was a delay.

I signed a franchise contract in California but moved to Maryland. I want to leave the franchise. How can I do this?

Another aspect you need to consider is what governing law is specified in the agreement - this may have an impact on the enforce-ability of the...

Do I have a chance of recovering funds? Should I contact a franchise attorney?

It is impossible to give accurate advice on this without seeing the documents. However, have you asked them to refund the initial franchise fee? If...

This is a very broad question and I will not repeat the general advice offered by my franchise colleagues - however, because Ohio does have a...