Questions answered by Kevin Brendan Murphy

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What if i borrowed from a bank to invest in a franchise business, hired a lawyer to protect my interest and still got ripped off

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 30, 2010

The other attorneys are right on point here. More facts and information are needed. What was the scope of the attorneys work? How did you get...

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What type of attorney do I need to advice me in buying a small business that is franchised?

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 25, 2010

Do a google search for "Franchise Attorney MBA." In addition to being a 100% franchise attorney, your expert should have experience at the...

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How to get out of a franchise.

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 18, 2010

Any franchise attorney will say getting out of a franchise is a lot more difficult than getting in. Without any franchisor violations there is...

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I had a franchise which was sold mar 2009. I had this entity for 7 years. During the last two years, I had an agreement with an

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 04, 2010

Any franchise attorney will say the most important thing for you to do at this point is defend the legal action against you. If you don't, the...

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If I wrote an e-mail to a corporation about a franchise owner regarding his business practices, can I be sued for libel?

Kevin's answer | Answered on August 03, 2010

Truth is always a defense to charges of libel or slander, and lawsuits are expensive to start and maintain. Most likely, the franchise owner wants...

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My son is working at a fast food franchise. He is being bullied by management to pay for items he did not take. what can he do?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 29, 2010

You can always complain to the franchise company headquarters (not the specific location your son works at). They will investigate the matter,...

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Can I sue my master franchiser

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 20, 2010

You need to have a franchise attorney review the contract you signed, the disclosures made in your FDD Franchise Disclosure Document as well as all...

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Can a Franchise Business owner (who is independently owned and operated) decide to start charging a 50 cent trans fee on C/C?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 05, 2010

Besides the other attorney answer, you need to review your franchise agreement AND franchise operations manual. Both documents normally govern your...

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I am disputing a franchise contract, however, they continue to bill me. Can I file suit without a lawyer.?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 05, 2010

Franchise law, including termination issues, are complicated issues that normally require not just an attorney, but a franchise attorney to handle....

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What makes the license a franchise in disguise?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 01, 2010

A license agreement is an illegal franchise in disguise when certain key defining elements are present. There is an excellent article about this...

Kevin Brendan Murphy's Answers (563)

What if i borrowed from a bank to invest in a franchise business, hired a lawyer to protect my interest and still got ripped off

What type of attorney do I need to advice me in buying a small business that is franchised?

How to get out of a franchise.

I had a franchise which was sold mar 2009. I had this entity for 7 years. During the last two years, I had an agreement with an

If I wrote an e-mail to a corporation about a franchise owner regarding his business practices, can I be sued for libel?

My son is working at a fast food franchise. He is being bullied by management to pay for items he did not take. what can he do?

Can I sue my master franchiser

Can a Franchise Business owner (who is independently owned and operated) decide to start charging a 50 cent trans fee on C/C?

I am disputing a franchise contract, however, they continue to bill me. Can I file suit without a lawyer.?

What makes the license a franchise in disguise?