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How to resolve franchise disputes
Some legal advice for franchisors embroiled in a contractual dispute with a member or members of their network.Anyone who buys into a franchising model, which typically requires new business partners...
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The benefits of franchising your business
Fiona Boswell makes a root and branch assessment of the franchise industry, and offers advice to would-be franchisorsLeveraging your assets by licensing has long been part of the business world. In a...
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Why should you get legal advice on a franchise agreement before signing on a...
Investing in a franchise and becoming a franchisee is a big decision which should not be taken lightly - it is a long term commitment which involves a significant investment of both money and effort....
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What opportunities does AI present to the franchising sector?
As with many businesses across franchise businesses which span many sectors from retail to hospitality, care and leisure, AI is being embraced as a way of improving business performanceAs with many...
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Sale of a franchise: What happens to the employees?
You have found the perfect franchise to start (or expand) your business, you have the security of an established brand and the opportunity to grow it in the way you want, and the price is right. But...
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Buying a franchise? Make time for the scary part – Money and legals!
When you are first thinking about buying a franchise, it can be a daunting processHow can you make sure that you choose the right one, will you get the support you need to succeed? There are so many...
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Franchise leases: The key provisions and pitfalls to be aware of
Most franchisees operate their business from commercial premises. Normally those premises are let to the franchisee by way of a commercial leaseA commercial lease is a grant of a right to exclusive...
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Franchise dispute resolution
Exiting a franchise agreement can be a very difficult, complex and expensive exercise but with the right discussions at the outset all such disputes can be avoidedAlistair Gregory, a partner in Beyond...
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For when it’s not alright on the night
From time to time, despite our best efforts, things do not go to plan. Theo Millward shares some of the painful lessons learnedI have a confession to make: I find disputes fascinating. I don’t go...
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Franchise terminations when dealing with the US
Like many commercial agreements, franchise agreements have default and termination clausesWhen dealing with a franchise dispute in the United States, particular issues, including the default and...
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