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With all the information flying around right now about legal obligations I hope to provide this succinct summary of the key legal issues that arise

Franchise agreements will typically contain at least one right of renewal. The agreement will include a clause which provides a date or time frame by

In my article in LawTalk 912 (November 2017), I explored the topic of whether or not there is an implied obligation of good faith in a franchise agreement.

Franchise agreements typically contain detailed termination clauses that enable a franchisor to terminate the franchise, either for a breach or upon the occurrence of a

Instances of lack of good faith by franchisors are a common complaint made by franchisees. A franchisee complains they are being singled out for a

It is a characteristic of franchise agreements that they are top heavy on franchisee obligation and light on franchisor obligation. Having the ability to draft

Franchising is only attractive to franchisors as a method of business expansion if they can retain and exercise control over the use of their brand,