VA... nonpayment of retainer fees for graphic designer. Client not communicating... can't afford attorney to sue... what to do??

If the company is a franchisor (the one granting franchises) and you can comfortably allege misrepresentation or similar allegations on the basis...

Can a franchisor require a premium if an employee would like to go to another franchise of the company.

It's not uncommon for franchise companies to have these related-employee compensation provisions in their franchise agreements, although the trend...

Can Corporate take my franchise?

Normally the automatic stay provisions of the bankruptcy act would prevent a franchise termination. Definitely consult a bankruptcy...

What is the best way to find a franchise lawyer?

If you're internet savvy and can do a Google search, do one for "franchise attorney MBA." That way, you will get a list of franchise attorneys (who...

I would like to get my deposit back from the franchise I signed with.

I don't understand how you signed up as a licensee, then were grandfathere in as a franchisee. Were you given a UFOC (Franchise Offering Circular)...

Has my licensing agreement to use a trademark name and logo been breached?

It appears what you bought (termed a "license") was really a franchise in disguise. You were forced to make an investment decision without...

BUSINESS

It all depends on what your contract states. Usually there is a late fee or other charge that applies if any payment is delinquent. All of this...

Purchasing assets of existing franchise business - what is essential to review?

A UCC inquiry is always a good idea, but you need to take a couple steps back. You're putting the cart before the horse. The first thing to...

It boils down to semantics in the final analysis. When you put someone into business, which is done in franchising, the government will regulate...

Hope for failing small franchise/business owners

Did you hire a franchise attorney before you forked over your entire life savings? I'll bet the answer is NO. He/she would have told you not to...