Franchisors Ask New York for More Time on Unanticipated Rule
WASHINGTON – A trade association representing over a thousand franchising firms has urged the state of New York to postpone a newly created rule that requires national franchise chains to submit the...
View ArticleFederal Judge: Franchising Sounds Like Ponzi Scheme
Is franchising "a modified Ponzi scheme?" Last week, a federal judge said it might be.read more
View ArticleSuper 8 Barred From Imposing New Loyalty Program Fees
Under the FTC Franchise Rule, a franchisor is required to disclose in Item 6 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) all recurring or occasional fees associated with operating a franchised...
View ArticleLegacy Academy Franchisor Loses Again
The controversial franchisor has found federal court no more hospitable than state court or the AAA.read more
View ArticleWhen Is a License Really a Franchise?
The Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule, 16 C.F.R. 436.1 et seq., governs, at a federal level, disclosures which a "franchisor" must provide to each prospective franchise. There are also numerous...
View ArticleReal World Roadblocks to Regulation Change
There is no doubt in my mind that if none of the states required close scrutiny of initial registration disclosure documents, and some review of annual filings was not done [It's not.], the quality of...
View ArticleOhio Passes Law to Protect Franchisees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has passed a law that goes beyond many other states in its attempt to curb abusive franchising practices. The revised Ohio Business Opportunity Law protects the state's...
View ArticleHow a Prospective Franchisee Can Review Item 20
When reviewing a Franchise Disclosure Document, whether you’re a prospective franchisee or a franchise attorney, no one piece of information can be taken independent of other information. read more
View ArticleFranchise Rule Specifies Timing for Required Disclosures
The legal protections that apply to sales of franchises cannot be wished away by sellers, merely by calling the sale of an ongoing business relationship by some other name.read more
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Franchisee Files SEC Whistleblower Complaint against Domino's Pizza
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – A franchisee, financially devastated through years of disputes and litigation with Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ), is now taking a new path in fighting against the publicly traded...
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SEIU Petitions FTC to Investigate Franchisors' Predatory Abuse of Franchisees
Statue in front of Federal Trade Commission of man taming the wild horse of commerce. photo/sniegowskiWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Service Employees International Union yesterday petitioned the Federal Trade...
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Franchisees to Regulators: Franchisors Must Disclose Franchise-Level Profits
Where's the money? Alexander Hamilton on $10 bill. (Photo: Sniegowski)WASHINGTON, D.C.— A franchise buyer's most fundamental question is, "How much can I make with this business?" Obtaining a...
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