This is not the answer you're hoping to hear, and maybe some new poster will disagree. But my take is that you are probably an employee "at will",...

My understanding is that this "tender" is simply an internal matter between the franchisee and the franchisor, not a concept that dictates whether...

What specific parts of the FDD should be further inspected? What do I need to know that I may not currently? Any warnings?

Don't make the mistake of reviewing it yourself, and buying the franchise without having a lawyer (and it really should be a franchise lawyer) see...

Is a clause where a franchisee is compelled to pay a franchisor's "enforcement" costs regardless of outcome enforceable in WA?

I am more hopeful for you than the other respondents. First, I assume your agreement would be subject to California law, though this would require...

Are appraisals from "we buy ugly houses" franchises considered legitimate to establish a tax basis for estate tax valuation?

Is this house "probate property" (property that needs a probate court process to pass to heirs) or does it pass through a successorship provision...

Yes! Some people don't have a lawyer review their documents before signing because it costs money, and "other people signed it, so it must be...

If your name is on franchise papers &you are signing as vice president is this considered an asset??

I agree with the other answers. But you should also review the default language of your mother's Franchise Agreement to see if your bankruptcy...

Breach of contract by distributor. Who pays?

I can't be optimistic about your chances. However, if the "franchise distributor" (you mean the franchisor?) is located in Ohio you might be able...

If we did not recieve an FDD 2 weeks prior to transfer of ownership, can we nullify the contract?

Your question depends on the applicable state law, and the facts of your situation. There are many exemptions to state franchise laws, and...

Oops! No signed personal guaranty with Franchise Agreement. Are we free?

The short answer is that your situation raises lots of opportunity for us lawyers to argue in and out of court, but not much certainty. That's...