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In many systems, franchise agreements contain “no-poach” or non-solicitation clauses.  These clauses prohibit one franchisee from hiring the employees of another system franchisee. When an employee works at a franchise, the employee develops valuable know-how like knowing how to use a particular machine or POS system, and doesn’t require the training or oversight that the […]

Since the ESIGN Act (the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) and UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) were signed into law, more and more businesses have turned to electronic and digital signatures as a convenient way to execute franchise agreements; but, should these companies be worried about the legal validity of doing so?

Most franchisors today spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars and hours of time printing, binding, packing and mailing their Franchise Disclosure Documents to current and potential franchisees all around the country. These franchisors then wait for those franchisees to make a copy, sign the documents and either mail it back or scan and email

Many franchisors believe that the international expansion of their franchise concept is a great way to generate cash on a short term basis especially in the context of a not-so-rosy domestic economy.  What they may not fully appreciate is the long term commitment that successful international franchising requires. Whether to Go International.  When making the