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Franchise 101: No Parent Trap; and Leaving A Light On, For Withheld Funds
Franchisor 101: No Parent Trap A group of franchisees filed a petition to compel arbitration against two franchisor entities and their parent company. The district court found that the franchisees failed to show the parent
Stronger Franchisee Protections Emerging in 2026 State Laws
It appears that franchisors will remain targets of state governments in 2026. Although a franchise system may not call a state with new legislation its home, franchisors and franchisees should stay informed about the potential
Franchise 101: Claim Preclusion; and Diversity Precedent
Franchisor 101: Claim Preclusion The federal district court in North Dakota granted a franchisee’s motion to dismiss a franchisor’s complaint for failure to state a claim and its motion for sanctions, finding the franchisor improperly
New Virginia Law Bans Non-Competes in Franchise Agreements
On April 13, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 69 and its companion Senate Bill 240 into law. The new legislation takes effect on July 1 and makes two major changes to the Virginia Retail
Franchise 101: When Franchisees Comb-Out; and The Unearthed FDD
Franchisor 101: When Franchisees Comb-Out A Utah federal court denied a motion by Larada Sciences, Inc. (“LCA”), a franchisor of lice clinics, for a preliminary injunction preventing a former LCA franchisee, The MIH Group, LLC
Franchise 101: Location, Location, Location! Forum Selection Clause Overcomes Jurisdictional Challenges; and Topped Off Appeal
Franchisor 101: Location, Location, Location! Forum Selection Clause Overcomes Jurisdictional Challenges A Louisiana district court held that a franchisee waived its right to remove a dispute with its franchisor from state court to federal court,
Franchise 101: A Franchisee’s Senior Moment; and TVPRA Liability for Franchisors
Franchisor 101: A Franchisee’s Senior Moment A federal court in Illinois granted a franchisor’s motion for preliminary injunction against a former franchisee in California, accused of breaching post-termination obligations in a franchise agreement. Applying Illinois
Hilton Franchisee Gets Iced: The Impact of Controversy on the Franchise Relationship
A productive franchise relationship encompasses various elements that both the franchisor and franchisee must consider and balance. This intricate connection of contractual obligations, financial commitments, and operational responsibilities, becomes more complex when a controversy places
Franchise 101: No Room for Contempt; and Judicial Insulation for Arbitration
Franchisor 101: No Room for Contempt A federal district court in New Jersey granted summary judgment in favor of Choice Hotels International (“Choice”) in a trademark infringement action against a former franchisee who operated a
Multi-Unit Franchising: Navigating the Risk and Reward
While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever. What is a multi-unit franchise?