I am looking for a franchise attorney in the area. Any suggestions.

The California State Bar certifies attorneys who are experienced in franchise law. You can find the list here. ...

How can I get good, affordable, representation for my franchisor FDD purposeful misrepresentation case?

Start by looking on here. You can browse various attorneys and check their qualifications. If you will be able to keep the litigation in CT, it...

Is it true that a guarantor on a franchise loan must be the same person who is the majority member of the LLC?

Banks often give different answers depending on who you speak with. Ask to talk with a manager or supervisor and explain the situation. As my...

It likely depends on what the franchisor requires. Even if you put the Franchise in an LLC, the franchisor is likely going to require that you and...

What does it mean when it says 6 months on a franchise agreement.

You may want to just talk to your franchisor. Unless there is some reason you don't want your franchisor to know that you plan to or are...

Declaring Chapter 7 in CA w/ husband. Have a C-Corp that runs a franchise. Can we get our of our franchise obligations with BK

As my colleague pointed out this is not a simple question and may turn on issues that arise in the bankruptcy and issues may also arise depending...

One Franchisor says due to Federal Trade Commission it is illegal to disclose profit of any franchise store at initial stage

One of the most important parts of the due diligence process is talking with current and former franchisees. And don't limit it to financial...

If i download an Federal Disclosure Document from a franchise does that bind me to a non-compete clause?

No. You are only bound once you actually sign the franchise agreement. And it's a good idea to read several FDDs and franchise agreements before...

Misled by Franchisor

It sounds like you have a contractual right to be in the A1 location. If the franchisor is not letting you, you likely have a claim and can either...

Franchise territory encroachment

Just to add some further thought. If 50% of receipts is greater than your profit margin on the lost sales, you probably wouldn't do better than...