An Introduction to Franchise Law
Arthur L. Pressman of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
There are 550,000 franchised businesses located in the United States which collectively generate more than $800 bi.
Franchise Development and Financing
Craig R. Tractenberg of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Whether you are a franchisor or franchisee already or are interested in becoming one, franchise development requir.
Real Estate Agent Is An Employee
Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
A real estate agent was held to be an employee under the "control test" as the agent was required to comply with an.
Federal Trade Commission Franchise and Business Opportunities: Frequently Asked Questions
Federal Trade Commission
Brochure prepared by the Federal Trade Commission with answers some frequently asked questions asked when purchasing a franchise. Includes tips on how to get pre-sale disclosure statements, how to file a complaint or find a lawyer.
Cable Franchise Renewal and Local Right of Way Management
James N. Horwood of Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP
Cable franchise renewal presents a challenge and opportunity for franchising authorities (usually cities) who seek to ensure that their communities will have modern systems capable of serving their future needs and interests.
Top Ten Tips for Franchise Renewal
James N. Horwood of Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP
Franchise renewal, if done properly, provides local franchising authorities unique opportunities to ensure that .
Franchising in the U.S.
Kevin J. Collette of Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
Franchising is an excellent method for the distribution of products and services for a business which: Is capi.
Superior System Governance:* A New Approach to Structuring Successful Franchise Organizations
Andrew C. Selden of Briggs & Morgan
Introduction The business success of a franchise-based business enterprise depends on many independent variable.
What is Franchising?
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Franchising is a method of distribution of goods and services. A franchise arrangement consists of the: (1) franch.
Tips For The Franchisee In Pursuit Of The American Dream
Robert Zarco
For many, franchising is the fool-proof way of fulfilling the American Dream. For others, immediate business succe.
Section 1031 Exchanges: A Legitimate Tax Shelter for Business
Christian M. McBurney of Nixon Peabody LLP
Engaging in a "like-kind" exchange under IRC section 1031 is one of the few legitimate tax shelters available to corporations and other business entities engaging in disposition transactions. In a like-kind exchange, the taxpayer sells business property and acquires similar replacement property of equal or greater value within 180 days. By following the various requirements under section 1031, the taxpayer can defer gain on the sale of the "relinquished" property until the "replacement" property is sold at a future date.
Evaluating Franchise Offerings and Counseling Prospective Franchisees
Craig R. Tractenberg of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Introduction This article will examine some of the legal and business counseling issues presented when evaluatin.
Evaluating Franchise Opportunities: Management and Planning Series
Small Business Administration
The success rate for franchise-owned businesses is very high. According to studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce from 1971 to 1987, less than 5 percent of franchised businesses failed or were discontinued in each of those years. However, success is not guaranteed. One of the biggest mistakes that you can make is to be in a hurry to get into business.