How to Read Your FDD

How to Read Your FDD Reviewing your FDD is an important step before becoming a franchisee. FTC regulations require any franchisor to give a potential franchisee 14 days before signing any franchise agreement. You should always take time and attention to review your FDD before signing a franchise agreement. Here are a few tips to […]

New Franchise Rules in Effect in California

New Franchise Rules in Effect in California California franchisees have new legal protections against a franchisor’s termination or non-renewal without cause and refusals to transfer. Later last year the California Franchise Relations Act (CFRA) was significantly revised to offer franchisees greater protections against franchisor actions. Only 18 states have legislation restricting the franchisor-franchisee relationship, often […]

2016: Advice from the Experts

2016: Advice from the Experts The new year is always an exciting time for businesses and entrepreneurs. A time to fully reflect on the progress or setbacks of the last year and begin planning for how to make this year your best. Reidel Law Firm always endeavors to give our clients and friends the best […]

When to Franchise Your Business

When to Franchise Your Business Making the decision to franchise your business is very big and should not be taken lightly. A franchise is a business model that allows an owner to expand and sell the business model to other entrepreneurs, explained in more detail in our article: What is a Franchise. There are four basic […]

How to Franchise Your Business

How to Franchise Your Business So you decided to franchise your business? What exactly do you do next? Before you jump into hiring a franchising consultant and franchising attorney you will need to understand the basics of franchising, the costs involved, and plan appropriately. Check out our previous article Here for an overview of what franchising is. […]

What is a Franchise?

What is a Franchise? A franchise is a business model that involves one business owner licenses a business model and/or trademarks to an independent owner. There are two forms of franchising, trademark franchising and business model franchising. Trademark franchising is where the franchisor owns the trademark or naming rights and sells some of those rights […]