Franchisee Resource Center
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Whether you are just starting to look into franchise ownership or are ready to figure out financing options our courses will give you the information you need to be ready to become a franchise owner.
We'll help you quickly build your franchise ownership profile, then present you with a personalized list of franchises you can open - based on your goals, investment budget, interests, and more!
10 Provisions In Your Franchise Agreement That Deserve Your Attention
Here are 10 provisions that every potential franchise owner should try to keep on their own terms.
Advanced Franchise Accounting Terminology
If learning about things like GAAP accounting, revenue recognition policies, and the intricacies of cost vs. expenses fires you up, you're going to love this post.
Understanding and Making Proper Use of Trademark Symbols
There seems to be a lot of confusion amongst early-stage business owners concerning use of the various trademark symbols (TM, SM, and (R)). This article addresses when to use which symbols, and when not to use any of the symbols at all.
Is There A Duty Of Competence in Franchising?
Think about the last time you hired a plumber or an auto mechanic, or a lawyer for that matter. Without asking, you probably knew that the person you hired owed you a legal duty to perform the job in a competent manner consistent with the standards of his or her profession. The same is true when you bought a new car or built a new house. You rightly expected that the seller would stand behind its responsibility.
10 Tips for Trademark Selection
In the past few weeks, I’ve discussed what constitutes trademark infringement, how to protect your image and intellectual property online, and some recent developments in the law regarding use of competitor keywords in search engine marketing. This article goes back to the fundamentals, and discusses ten tips for selecting a trademark.
Franchise Law for Beginners Part 2: The Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
A duty to be fair or to be reasonable hardly seems to be unfair or unreasonable, but many franchisors and their attorneys believe that the implied covenant is dangerous or ill-advised and should be abolished. Their concern is that, by its very nature, a duty to act in “good faith” or to “deal fairly” or “reasonably” is inherently unclear.
Trademark Infringement Headlines Offer Franchisors Important Lessons
The Griller franchise prevailed in its trademark infringement suit against The Original Griller. This was due, in part, to the fact that The Original Griller’s logo featured the word “Griller” more prominently than the other included words.
Franchise Law For Beginners (Part I)
Both franchisors and franchisees have ample reason to question whether the legal system exists to serve franchising, or if it’s the other way around.
What Constitutes Trademark Infringement?
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