There has been a lot of news lately about risks of franchisors being liable for acts and incidents at franchised locations. The National Labor Relations Board's general counsel recently announced he intends to claim...more
In 2010, Steak 'n Shake, a franchisor of hamburger restaurants, adopted new pricing and promotion policies that required all franchisees to follow company mandated pricing on every menu item and to participate in all...more
A recent decision in Allegra Holdings, LLC v. Davis demonstrates that courts are enforcing forum selection clauses in favor of out-of-state franchisors and against in-state franchisees, notwithstanding franchise anti-waiver...more
FRANCHISOR 101: Franchisor Successfully Fends Off Fraud Claims -
There are circumstances when a fraud claim will not succeed against a franchisor. In Dunkin' Donuts Franchised Restaurants, LLC v. Claudia I, LLC, a...more
FRANCHISOR 101: ITEM 19: MAKE A LIST AND CHECK IT TWICE -
Hardware store franchisor, Ace Hardware Corporation, recently prevailed in several fraud claims brought by two former Indiana franchisees in Avon Hardware Co.,...more