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Government Shutdown & How It Affects Your Business
by Tal Grinblat & Stephen T. Holzer 818.990.2120 About 800,000 non-critical federal employees are out of the office today, and will remain out until Congress overcomes the impasse regarding the Affordable Care Act. In the meantime, the
Mmmmm…Donuts – Slam Dunkin’ a Sweet Opportunity for Franchisees?
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Franchising: A Big Portion of Today’s Economy
by Lewitt Hackman By year’s end more than 750,000 franchised outlets will be operating in the United States, employing more than 8.2 million people, generating over $800 billion in sales and comprising 3.4 percent of United
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Franchisors Make
by Lewitt Hackman Thousands of franchise companies offer countless goods and services in the United States. Many are successful in growing their brands, delivering quality goods and services to the public, and generating profits for franchisees
Promises, Promises: Supreme Court Eases Up on Making Fraud Claims
by Lewitt Hackman Overruling an 84 year old precedent, the California Supreme Court made it easier to claim a contract was brought about by fraud. Generally, when parties put their full agreement in writing, the
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