FRANCHISE LAW
Franchise Law Articles
Plain-English analysis of FDD reviews, franchise agreements, exit strategy, and ongoing counsel for franchisees and franchisors.
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Franchise Agreement Term and Renewal: How Long It Lasts
A franchise agreement’s term is the fixed number of years you’re licensed to operate the brand — most commonly five to twenty — and at the end of …
Franchise Agreement: What It Is and What It Covers
A franchise agreement is the binding contract that lets you operate a business under someone else’s brand and system in exchange for fees. It grants you a …
Franchise Agreements and Bankruptcy: What Happens
When a franchisor or franchisee files for bankruptcy, the franchise agreement is treated as an “executory contract” under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code — …
Franchise Agreements and Intellectual Property
A franchise agreement gives you a license to use the brand’s intellectual property — it does not transfer ownership of it. That is the foundation of the …
Franchise Agreements: Transfer & Termination Rights
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