October’s issue of Nevada Business Magazine features a story on franchising as a business model. The story is reprinted here, with permission.
Franchise Businesses Driving Job Growth Nationwide
According to reports, franchise businesses were responsible for adding more than 15,000 jobs during the month of September 2013.
California Governor Brown Signs Law Requiring Licensing for Private Home Care Agencies
In a move that will affect a number of franchise companies, yesterday California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law that will require private home care agencies to become licensed in the State before providing service.
The Forum-Selection Clause in Your Franchise Agreement: Why it’s Important
One of the most common provisions in franchise agreements is the “forum-selection” clause. This article examines the forum-selection provision and a recent case involving such a provision, Maaco Franchising Inc. v. Tainter.
Next Meeting Of The Nevada Franchise Business Network Is October 8, 2013
The next meeting of the Nevada Franchise Business Network will be on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. The topic is “Health Care Reform and Franchising: How to Prepare and Comply.”
Franchisee Who Ignored His Disclosure Document Loses Lawsuit
A franchisee who sued his franchisor for fraud learned the hard way why it’s important to read the Franchise Disclosure Document, cover to cover, before buying a franchise. The California Court of Appeals ruled against him because the disclosure document Big O gave to the franchisee before he bought contradicted each and every one of his claims.
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