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In simple terms, the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a comprehensive document that provides details on the franchise opportunity, allowing franchisees to evaluate the investment potential. The...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News What Is The Purpose Of A Letter Of Intent For A Commercial Lease? A real estate letter of intent (LOI) is the skeleton from which a...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News What Is A Fictitious Name Registration and Do I Need One? I am often asked whether a fictitious name registration is needed for a...

If you’re interested in becoming a franchisee, you’ll need legal help to make sure you get your franchise off the ground the right way. An experienced local franchise lawyer can help you avoid...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News One of the most frequently asked questions I get is “what is the difference between patents, trademarks and copyrights?”. These...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News 1.  CAM/Operating Expenses – How will they be calculated? How much will they go up each year? Most, if not all, retail leases will...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News FOUR STEPS TO CHOOSING A FRANCHISE ATTORNEY What are the 4 steps to choosing a franchise attorney? How can you find the best franchise...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News Frequently I am contacted by someone who is not only investing in a franchise opportunity, but also simultaneously buying an existing...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News When reviewing a commercial lease, particularly for a retail space, you will notice that typically a tenant will be required to pay base...