October’s issue of Nevada Business Magazine features a story on franchising as a business model. The story is reprinted here, with permission.
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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.
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.
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.
New Franchise Legislation In California Tabled Until Next Year
SB 610, which would add a statutory duty of good faith and fair dealing to the California Franchise Relationship Act, has been tabled for the year by the bill’s sponsor. It will be available for consideration by the Assembly Committee next year.
Podcast: “Top 10” List Of Considerations For Buying A Franchise
Last week I was interviewed on The Franchise Radio Network, a weekly podcast / radio show. On this show, we discussed ten of the key items that should be considered before buying a franchise. You can find the interview here.
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