Federal labor regulators have finally dropped their efforts (for now) to expand franchisor liability for the employment policies and practices of franchisees as the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) has revealed that it will not appeal a federal court’s decision striking down the NLRB’s October 2023 rule.
For context— historically, there was a clear
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has taken a renewed interest in the Franchise Rule and the relationships between franchisors and franchisees. In March 2023, the FTC requested comments from franchisors and franchisees. On July 12, 2024, the FTC took three distinct actions to showcase some of what it learned from those comments and its current
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
As provided for in the Amended Federal Trade Commission franchise rule, the FTC adjusts the monetary thresholds for three types of exemptions every four years based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index. Effective July 12, 2024, the exemptions amounts adjusted as follows:
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
When a customer walks into a franchise location in Seattle, Washington, does the customer have the same experience as it would when it visits a location in Miami, Florida? What about Lincoln, Nebraska? One of the hallmarks of franchising is that each franchisee is expected to operate in accordance with brand standards and deliver the
Manning, Fulton &, Skinner, P.A. is pleased to announce that Ritchie W. Taylor, head of its Franchise & Hospitality practice group, has been recognized in the 2024 ‘Legal Eagles’ list by Franchise Times magazine.
Mr. Taylor has been routinely recognized in the publication, continuing to represent Manning Fulton as one of the
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
Effective October 1, 2023, North Carolina streamlined franchisor compliance with the North Carolina Business Opportunity Act. The adopted revisions to the North Carolina Business Opportunity Act (“Act”) proposed by the North Carolina Business Law Section task force led by the author eliminate the 40+ year burden imposed on franchisors who are otherwise compliant with the