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Strategies for Negotiating with a Franchisee and Franchisor
Before committing to a franchise business, consider...
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 approved vendors and...more
Understanding Franchise Riders: Purpose, Content, and Potential Conflicts - When a franchisee signs a retail commercial lease to operate a franchised business, the franchisor may require a Franchise Rider, a document that...more
With the global downturn in certain asset class valuations, hotels are experiencing something of a renaissance and have re-emerged as a preferred asset class. With challenges in all but the best in class and transit-oriented...more
The food industry is generally considered recession-resistant and less susceptible to economic downturns than other sectors, making it an attractive investment for private equity firms seeking stable returns. The increasing...more
As the pandemic shows little signs of abating, and many sectors of the economy continue to struggle, the relationship between commercial landlords and tenants may be strained. Commercial landlords may no longer be willing...more
In this challenging and rapidly changing environment, real estate players are dealing with the effects of COVID-19 on real property operations in real time. As they make decisions at an accelerated pace, they should bear in...more
AGG’s Retail Industry Team is pleased to present you with the next installment of “AGG Retail Minute or Two,” a series of short videos by our team members on a topic of interest in our industry. In this video, AGG Partner Jon...more
Tax service franchisor, H&R Block, was recently vindicated in having terminated a franchisee for violating an in-term non-compete covenant. A United States District Court granted the franchisor summary judgment in Devore v....more
Franchising has undergone several significant changes in the last quarter. Firstly, the introduction of the Unfair Terms Legislation will no doubt impact the documentation used by franchisors. Secondly, franchisors operating...more
Parties purchasing Middle East-based companies operating in the retail and wholesale food and beverage sector with a focus on companies in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) are facing some common issues....more
While dispute resolution clauses may be straightforward for domestic franchise agreements as a result of the Franchising Code, dispute resolution clauses can be one of the most neglected provisions in international master...more
The Nutter Real Estate and Finance Group ended 2015 with a series of closings representing buyers, sellers, borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate transactions totaling more than $1 billion in aggregate value in...more
At one time or another, many people have occasion to be renters who feel mistreated by a landlord. This may be due to delays in repairs, responses, or just turning on the heat. A typical reaction is the temptation to...more