Franchise Contract question?

Most franchise agreements have an integration-merger clause that normally says any other agreements not contained in the document must be in...

We are considering using an RME to qualify our Franchise for a contractors license.

I once owned an interior door franchise that involved the same issue - RME vs. RMO. The contractor told me he could put his license in up to three...

What are my options if I have to arbitrate and I am being sued by the same people i am arbitrating?

Show your contract and the pleading history to a good franchise litigation attorney. Normally, except for things like trademark disputes, etc.,...

Small business loans for women

In addition to the site mentioned, you should also look into an SBA loan. They have a loan program geared for prospective franchise owners such as...

What form of legal action should i take?

Assuming you can prove your food poisoning was due to the smoothie, you can definitely sue the franchise owner. Whether you can go up the food...

Does a franchisee have any right to claim Common law use/ownership of marks?

Both Franchise 1 and 2 have common law rights based on use in their geographic areas separate and apart from the rights given them in the franchise...

My wife signed a franchise agreement 3 yrs ago. I ran it. She sold it 4 months ago. I started a similar biz. Can they sue me?

It depends on a number of factors, so you should contact a franchise attorney ASAP. If you have been both named in a complaint, then you need to...

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Cost to franchise a business; franchise operations manual

There is a good Franchise Budget on the Franchise Foundations website that gives the cost to franchise a business in California. It includes all...

BK 13 or Contract Law or Real Estate Law (Commercial Lease)

Your bro-in-law wasn't necessarily stupid to guaranty the lease with his personal assets. Landlords are not dummies. They won't enter into a lease...

Where do I get a copy of a first option to buy?

Before getting CPA's and attorneys involved in things like drafting option agreements, business valuations, etc. you need to step back and do a...