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Guide to Understanding Item 19 of an FDD

Try before you buy doesn’t apply to franchises. Signing as a new franchisee pairs you with an established business. Make sure it’s a mutually beneficial partnership. You can accomplish this through patience and a thorough review of the system’s financial data. By the time we wrap up, you’ll understand the most important section of this […]

What are the Penalties for Violating Export Control Laws and Regulations

“Those vials wouldn’t happen to contain bubonic plague would they?” asked the security official. “O no sir, they are just regular diseases,” replied the college professor. Back in 2003, a teacher at Texas Tech University was subject to criminal penalties for lying about vials from Tanzania. His willful violation resulted in 2 years of prison […]

Can a Franchisee Terminate a Franchise Agreement?

Most franchise agreements yield positive results. For both a franchisee and franchisor. But as with any business relationship, there may arise a need to terminate the contract. Don’t worry, it happens. We’ll outline the two common ways this occurs and offer advice on ending it peacefully. That’s surely what you want. Keep reading to remove […]

Foreign Entity Registration in Texas

Learn everything you need to know about foreign entity registration in Texas.

Stay Fresh or Fall Behind: Analyzing the Franchise Agreement changes in the Fast-Food industry

Discover the latest changes in franchise agreements within the fast-food industry and learn how staying fresh can help businesses thrive in a competitive market.

Export Restrictions to China: A Primer

Entrepreneurs have always desired to open up new international markets. But trading with nations under sanctions adds red tape. In 2020, we shipped $124.5 billion worth of goods to China. This was a 17% increase from the previous year. Since then, our business dealings with the nation have only grown. By the end of this […]