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 Renewal Rights: What's in Your Agreement
Franchise renewal is contractual, not automatic — your franchise agreement decides whether you can renew, on what conditions, and on whose terms, so read those …
Franchise Renewal Terms: A Quick-Reference Cheat Sheet
This cheat sheet covers the eight clauses that decide a franchise renewal — the notice window, the renewal fee, the then-current agreement, the remodel, the …
Franchise Royalties Explained: Rates, Types, Limits
A franchise royalty is the ongoing fee a franchisee pays the franchisor for the continued right to use the brand and operating system — almost always charged as …
Franchise Royalty Payments: How They Work and Cost
Franchise royalty payments are an ongoing fee — almost always a percentage of your gross sales — that you pay the franchisor for the continued right to use its …
Franchise Site Selection: How to Choose a Location
Site selection is a shared decision: you find and lease the location, but the franchisor usually has to approve it — and your franchise
