Franchise Agreements
How to Review a Franchise Disclosure Document in Less Than 10 Minutes
Determine if a franchise brand aligns with your goals by using this guide to quickly review critical sections of a franchise disclosure document in 10 minutes or less.
How to Negotiate a Commercial Agreement Like a Pro
No matter the industry, negotiating is crucial to finding the fairest deal possible.
What Franchisors Need to Know When Drafting Their Franchise Agreements
A franchise expert offers some experienced advice about the potholes you may run into when creating your franchise agreement.
The 23 Items That Make Up a Franchise Disclosure Document
A Franchise Disclosure Document is compiled of 23 "Items," each with a specific focus on the ins and outs of the business. Here are the basics of what to expect.
Do Franchise Owners Have Sales Quotas? The Franchise King Explains.
You may have to hit your numbers.
Waco's Twin Peaks Loses Franchise Rights After Biker Gang Gun Battle
The breastaurant chain says that the franchisee failed to take action following warnings from police and corporate headquarters.
The SEIU Petitions the FTC to Investigate the 'Abusive and Predatory' Franchise Industry
The partnership between the union and franchisees is far from over.
Why Wendy's Is Suing One of Its Largest Franchisees
After a franchisee refused to remodel and update its point-of-sale system, Wendy's decided it was time to take action.
Does the Franchise Industry Have a Turnover Problem?
For every 10 new franchises that open in the U.S., nine close, according to a new report.
Franchisees in Puerto Rico Claim McDonald's Broke FTC Rule
In letting McDonald's biggest franchisee open up shops in Puerto Rico, local franchisees say the fast-food giant violated FTC rules.
5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Franchise
With dissatisfying careers and back-to-back layoffs, many people are choosing to take control of their personal and professional future by exploring franchise opportunities. Consider these five tips when looking at franchises.
The Fight for 'Fairness in Franchising'
The Coalition for Franchisee Associations has put together a Bill of Rights to fight for changes to the long-established franchising system. But that's just a starting point in what could be an uphill battle,