Is it better to find an attorney to assist in a simple franchise or one that can write a contract?

There are regulations that apply at the federal and state levels to franchise relationships. Failure to follow these can result in significant...

Trademark infringement, responding to a cease and desist letter in WV

The answer depends on a number of factors. Does the trademark owner have a valid, federally-registered trademark, or just a state registration? If...

Could an established franchisor license the same goods and trademarks at the same time?

It is not possible to say one way or another with examining both the franchise agreement and the trademark disclosures made in the Uniform...

Do I need an Employment Attorney?

In addition to the other answers, you can contact the parent franchise company (franchisor) to let them know what is happening. Franchise companies...

Does bankruptcy will take my house away?

In addition to the other answers, it all depends on how the business goes AND whether you incurred the debt and signed the commercial lease as...

Find out if it's a company-owned McDonalds or a franchised McDonalds. If it's a company-owned restaurant, contact McDonalds Corporation to let them...

How to find a franchise operations manual

As far as a franchise operations manual is concerned, the best approach is drafting your own with an outside expert’s help. Typically this involves...

My ability to make a profit.

Perhaps you should talk with the President of the western division and see if he can mediate an acceptable resolution. He seems to have a good...

Am I stuck because I had no partnership agreement in writing?

Show your franchise paperwork to a franchise attorney. It seems the partnership agreement is reflected in writing there, at least in part. If the...

How do I verify substantial tax increase imposed retrospectively by commercial landlord from 2007.

I recommend you show all your documentation to a franchise attorney. When you first purchased your franchise, the franchisor was required to...