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Franchisee Law – PMPA Protects Gas Station Franchise Owners
by Lewitt Hackman British Petroleum or BP, one of the world’s largest oil companies, owns the ARCO gas station brand. Recently, BP announced they will sell their southern California oil refinery as well as a number
Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 2 of 2)
by Lewitt Hackman This is the second of a two part blog on the Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD. Anyone who offers or sells a franchise in the United States must prepare an FDD and
Franchise Law – 23 Items of the Franchise Disclosure Document (Part 1 of 2)
by Lewitt Hackman Since 1979, any company wishing to offer and sell franchises in the United States has been required to prepare and present a written disclosure document to prospective franchisees. The document provides extensive
Franchise Law Claims: Time Limits
By Lewitt Hackman Franchise laws in California and several other states seek to protect both franchisors and franchisees in their investment in a new franchise business. Franchisees are protected under these laws because franchisors must: