Questions answered by Kevin Brendan Murphy

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How to I obtain a license to use a trademarked item? Do they expect royalties from my sales?

Kevin's answer | Answered on October 27, 2011

I think the reason you believe they're trademarked is because there's a trademark notice on the package, right? Usually manufacturers of packaged...

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I am startin a Puppy babysiting, traning, selling for my little business. Do i have to have a license>???

Kevin's answer | Answered on October 19, 2011

Typically you need a business license to operate any kind of business. It's fairly easy and inexpensive to get one. Visit your local City Hall for...

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WE ARE two yrs in to a five year lease and our franchise business is no longer viable. Can we get out of our lease ?

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 28, 2011

As a franchise attorney with 30-years experience in the franchise industry, I can say the following. The time to think about an escape clause in...

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Business franchise company went out of business. Previous owner was going to close store. I did not buy but took over store

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 18, 2011

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the above attorney answers. Since it appears you did not go through an escrow company and did not publish a...

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My franchisor has terminated my franchise agreement and my landlord will not let me out of my lease that has 20 months remaining

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2011

Unless you franchise termination was improper (in which case you may be able to sue the franchisor for damages for the lease, etc.) or your lease...

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Worked at cafe for year. All my food recipes. How do I sell those? Straight up fee, then a clause for royalties for franchises?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 22, 2011

The best time to negotiate a deal with the cafe was before you started working for them. Were you employed as an independent contractor or...

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Few questions about franchising McDonald’s restaurant

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 09, 2011

The best way to answer your questions is to either contact McDonalds Corporation directly, or obtain the McDonalds FDD Franchise Disclosure...

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California LLC opened 4 years ago and I've never paid the $800 franchise fee.

Kevin's answer | Answered on June 11, 2011

As a franchise attorney I can agree with the other attorney. As far as the State of California is concerned, although the LLC is technically...

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Califnornia LLC opened 4 years ago and I've never paid the $800 franchise fee.

Kevin's answer | Answered on June 11, 2011

As a franchise attorney I can say the following. As far as the State of California is concerned, although the LLC is technically suspended, the...

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I want to get out of the franchase

Kevin's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

As a <A href="http://www.franchisefoundations.com/franchiseattorney.html">Franchise Attorney</A> I can say this. The answer depends on two factors:...

Kevin Brendan Murphy's Answers (563)

How to I obtain a license to use a trademarked item? Do they expect royalties from my sales?

I am startin a Puppy babysiting, traning, selling for my little business. Do i have to have a license>???

WE ARE two yrs in to a five year lease and our franchise business is no longer viable. Can we get out of our lease ?

Business franchise company went out of business. Previous owner was going to close store. I did not buy but took over store

My franchisor has terminated my franchise agreement and my landlord will not let me out of my lease that has 20 months remaining

Worked at cafe for year. All my food recipes. How do I sell those? Straight up fee, then a clause for royalties for franchises?

Few questions about franchising McDonald’s restaurant

California LLC opened 4 years ago and I've never paid the $800 franchise fee.

Califnornia LLC opened 4 years ago and I've never paid the $800 franchise fee.

I want to get out of the franchase