by kladmin | Jan 15, 2018 | Franchise
A few years ago I wrote an article addressing the balance between a Franchisor’s control of brand and systems and its exposure to liability due to the Franchisee’s actions. See,...
by kladmin | Nov 27, 2017 | Franchise
To what extent will a Court allow permanent restraints when a Franchisee clearly violates the terms of the franchise agreement? In this decision, the Court addressed a default judgment motion filed by the Franchisor against a Quiznos Franchisee, which had terminated...
by kladmin | Jul 6, 2017 | Franchise
This decision underscores the inherent problem with using the franchise business model in the hospitality industry. The hospitality Franchisor typically sets very high standards of service for the Franchisee, so as to protect its brand in a very competitive market....
by kladmin | May 11, 2017 | Franchise
Plaintiffs, Franchisee of Retrofitness, having a gym facility in New Jersey, were persuaded by a salesman for the Franchisor to invest in an established Retrofitness franchise in Florida. The salesman first met the Plaintiffs when they inquired about a Retrofitness...