6 Most Common Franchisor Mistakes to Avoid
As the classic (and comforting) saying goes, making a mistake is not completely wrong, especially when you learn something from it. However, making the same mistake all over is what’s problematic. In...
View ArticleChoosing the Best Franchise for You
One of the reasons why franchises are attractive is because they are seen as functional formulas. That does not necessarily mean less sweat, but in one way or another, franchises aim to avoid the basic...
View ArticleIs My Business Ready to Franchise?
Franchising is a great opportunity to expand a business and compete in a larger marketplace. Many business owners regard it as the next big step, but only a few know that not all businesses should be...
View ArticleReviewing a Franchise Disclosure Document
By Laura E. Liss, Attorney, Brown and Kannady, LLC. Many attorneys who practice franchise law represent franchisors, the companies who license their intellectual property (“IP”) to franchisees, those...
View ArticleTrademarks in Franchise Systems
By Laura E. Liss, Attorney, Brown and Kannady, LLC. Trademarks are the crux of any franchise, and understanding franchising trademark needs and licenses common in franchise systems helps counsel...
View ArticleFranchise-Specific LOI Considerations for a Business Purchase or Sale
By Laura E. Liss, Attorney, Brown and Kannady, LLC. Many business brokers and attorneys use a template letter of intent (“LOI”) when handling a small business purchase or sale, but where a franchise...
View ArticleFranchise Agreement Termination Strategies and Negotiations – Other than...
By Laura E. Liss, Attorney, Brown and Kannady, LLC. Laura E. Liss While many franchisor-franchisee relationships function well and both sides benefit from the contractual franchise relationship,...
View ArticleChoosing the Best Franchise for You
One of the reasons why Colorado franchises are attractive is because they are seen as functional formulas. That does not necessarily mean less sweat, but in one way or another, franchises aim to avoid...
View ArticleFranchise Agreement Termination Strategies and Negotiations – Other than...
By Laura E. Liss, Attorney, Brown and Kannady, LLC. Laura E. Liss While many franchisor-franchisee relationships function well and both sides benefit from the contractual franchise relationship,...
View ArticleReviewing a Franchise Disclosure Document
By Laura E. Liss, Attorney, Brown and Kannady, LLC. Laura E. Liss Many attorneys who practice franchise law represent franchisors, the companies who license their intellectual property (“IP”) to...
View ArticleTrademarks in Franchise Systems
By Laura E. Liss, Attorney, Brown and Kannady, LLC. Laura E. Liss Trademarks are the crux of any franchise, and understanding franchising trademark needs and licenses common in franchise systems...
View ArticleIs My Business Ready to Franchise?
As franchise attorneys, we know that franchising in Colorado is a great opportunity to expand a business and compete in a larger marketplace. Many business owners regard it as the next big step, but...
View Article6 Most Common Franchisor Mistakes to Avoid
We know as franchise lawyers about the classic (and comforting) saying that goes, making a mistake is not completely wrong, especially when you learn something from it. However, making the same mistake...
View ArticleFranchise-Specific LOI Considerations for a Business Purchase or Sale
By Laura E. Liss, Attorney, Brown and Kannady, LLC. Laura E. Liss Many franchise attorneys use a template letter of intent (“LOI”) when handling a small business purchase or sale, but where a...
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