A franchise agreement identifying a franchisor as an owner of trade-secret customer data precluded breach of contract and Defend Trade Secrets Act claims brought by a franchisee who also owned the ...

Franchise Agreements are typically drafted by the franchisor and presented on a “take it or leave it” basis. These contracts often impose strict controls over how you operate your business — from ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that all companies that offer franchises in the United States adhere to the FTC regulations. Here are some items to factor in as you develop your franchise ...

The franchise agreement is the contract between the franchisor and you, but it’s not a “standard” or “form” agreement. The format of the contract differs from one franchise system to another. However, ...

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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, has renewed its master franchise agreement with the quick-service chain ...

This program is led by an expert on drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, Warren Lewis, Shareholder of Akerman Senterfit, and focuses on: Everything you need to know in 60 minutes before ...

A state appeals court has upheld a local judge’s 2022 ruling dismissing a lawsuit that had challenged the city of San Diego’s multibillion-dollar franchise agreements with San Diego Gas & Electric on ...

The City of Las Cruces is considering a new 20-year franchise agreement with El Paso Electric. There has not been an existing franchise agreement since 2009. The agreement would allow El Paso Electric ...