Revenue is a key component of all businesses, including franchisors, and it is important that counsel to franchisors have an understanding of the potential effects that accounting changes relating to revenue recognition can...more
On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Judge Gregory Woods, a federal judge sitting in the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”), struck down, in a 62-page opinion, key provisions of the recently released Department of Labor (“DOL”)...more
The COVID-19 crisis is presenting an unprecedented challenge for the franchise community. The local franchisee is where customer service is delivered and brand loyalty cultivated. Franchisees are facing different rules of...more
With the expansion of the Coronavirus (COVID 19), it is imperative that franchisors provide their franchisees with additional tools to navigate the obstacles presented by COVID 19. The attached sample franchisee communication...more
Kilpatrick Townsend Franchise of Counsel Kitt Shipe recently discussed “Raising the Value of your Franchise Through a Well-Executed Resale Program” at the International Franchise Association’s 2020 Convention in Orlando,...more
With the turn of the calendar, the beginning of the new year, and the collective making of resolutions, it is also a good idea to understand the biggest legal risks that companies may confront in the near- and long-term....more
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It’s the time of year when most franchisors start to think about FDD updates. Under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule, the FDD must be updated within 120 days after a franchisor’s fiscal yearend. For...more