A popular contractual tool for franchise systems is a mandatory arbitration provision. A pair of recent decisions suggest that, where a franchisor’s franchise agreement does not directly address the issue of class- or group-wide arbitration, franchisees may be able to consolidate their claims and proceed against the franchisor as a group. The cases illustrate the importance for a franchisor of ensuring that its franchise agreement’s arbitration clause is drafted carefully.
Home Care Assistance Executive Team Featured In Forbes
Congratulations to my franchisor client, Home Care Assistance 1-866-4-LiveIn, which recently had an article published in Forbes regarding its young executive team.
Speaking At Denver Franchise Show This Weekend
This weekend (September 29 and 30) I am speaking at the National Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo at the Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
Breaking A Link In The Chain: Franchising Lessons From The Bourne Legacy
The events in the movie The Bourne Legacy have some similarities to what can sometimes happen among and to franchise systems. Like the “Treadstone” organization, franchise systems/chains are only as strong as each of their links. When a link is broken, it can threaten the entire chain.
Nevada Declares September 1st Franchise Appreciation Day
In a Proclamation, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has declared September 1, 2012 as “Franchise Appreciation Day in Nevada.” In so doing, Nevada has become the first State to officially recognize franchised businesses and the positive effects they have on our community.
Fiscal Times Discusses Taxes On Out-Of-State Franchise Companies
A recent article in Fiscal Times discusses the issue of state income tax on out-of-state franchisors, a trend that is growing in popularity among a variety of states.
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