Last night I reviewed a franchise agreement and found a surprising, and illegal, provision buried deep in the contract. If ever there was a compelling case for being careful when you are choosing legal counsel, I just found the provision that makes it.
Tag: FDD
BREAKING: Court Denies IFA’s Request to Enjoin Seattle’s Discriminatory Minimum Wage Law
A federal court in Seattle has denied the International Franchise Association’s request to enjoin the portions of Seattle’s minimum wage law that discriminate against franchisees.
Are Minimum Wage Laws that Discriminate Against Franchises “Industry-Specific” for the Purposes of Item 1?
Franchisees and franchisors continue to fight new minimum wage laws by U.S. cities that discriminate unfairly against small business owners who are affiliated with franchise systems. Are these types of laws “industry specific” within the meaning of Item 1 of the Franchise Disclosure Document?
Avoid These Mistakes in Item 6 of Your Franchise Disclosure Document
Avoid making these mistakes in Item 6 of your Franchise Disclosure Document.
Avoid Making These Mistakes in Item 5 of Your Franchise Disclosure Document
Another Franchise Disclosure Document section franchisors frequently get wrong is Item 5; avoid making these mistakes in Item 5 of your own FDD.
Avoid Making these Mistakes in Item 2 of your Franchise Disclosure Document
The Franchise Disclosure Document section franchisors most frequently get wrong is Item 2. Avoid making these mistakes in Item 2 of your FDD.
