I don't believe NJ passed the proposed legislation that would require franchisors in the hospitality industry to disclose rebates from vendors and...

To add to the above, nearly every franchise agreement includes a provision reserving the right and allowing the franchisor to transfer the...

The $45,000 sounds like it is just the initial franchise fee. Check Item 7 of the FDD, as it will provide you with an estimate of your total...

As noted above, you really need to talk with an experienced franchise lawyer. You generally can't just quit and risk liability if you do. So...

It depends on what your franchise agreement says, and whether you still had time left on your agreement or it had expired. If it was a termination...

Nearly all franchisors require personal guaranties. Or if you originally signed the franchise agreement individually and later assigned it to...

This is unfortunately a common occurrence due to Covid. While generally you cannot just close your franchise without exposing yourself to...

You should consult with an attorney. Indemnity provisions vary considerably from franchise agreement to franchise agreement. In order to...

Non-competes have been enforced in WA against franchisees. But it depends on your specific circumstances. This a complicated issue and requires...

It's possible the car wash owner may simply be trying to put the claim through their insurance rather than refusing payment by telling you to sue...