While franchising can be a powerful way to grow a brand, the complex and varied laws and regulations governing franchising can intimidate even the most experienced businessperson seeking to expand their business.
Over the past two decades, Manning Fulton has helped over 100 franchisor clients launch, grow, and protect their brands through franchising. We can
Have you ever contemplated owning a business? How about becoming a franchisee? This brief guide will provide insights, the typical steps, and timelines into becoming a franchise owner.
Understanding the Franchising Business Model and Its Perks
Franchising is a business model that permits individuals to operate their own business under a well-established brand. As a
The franchise agreement is the legal agreement executed between the franchisor and franchisee that creates the legal foundation for the franchise relationship. It defines the parties’ rights, obligations, and protections. There is no standard form for a franchise agreement because each agreement varies greatly depending on the applicable industry and
In the trademark and copyright law world, few disputes have garnered the attention of both the legal and culinary world quite like the “Taco Tuesday” debate. The controversy revolved around the rights to a popular phrase that has been simmering for years, pitting businesses against each other and igniting a discussion around the usage of