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On September 29, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom returned Senate Bill 1247 without his signature. If signed, the new bill would have required franchisors to disclose very specific information...

California recently passed legislation that could increase costs for quick service restaurant consumers and small franchise owners by twenty percent. The bill, known as AB257 or the FAST Recovery Act,...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News Prospective franchisees understandably focus on the type of franchise they want to buy, one that hopefully aligns with their personal...

What claims can be brought under the California Franchise Investment Law (“CFIL”) and what protections are provided to franchisees.  The CFIL regulates the sale and disclosure of franchise...

It’s possible, even probable, that during the course of your franchise agreement, you’ll want to transfer or assign your franchise.  Whether this is an assignment to heirs or a cash-out to...

How do you know when a license agreement qualifies as a franchise? Under federal and state law, the bar to qualify as a franchise is quite low, and many business arrangements may be surprised to...

Why is franchising important?  According to the U.S. Census Bureau Report (2017 Economic Report), 11.4% of all businesses are franchises.  Franchises are present in 295 countries with over 498,000...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News “Trust but verify.” That phrase is most associated with the Cold War era, but it also makes practical sense in the modern world for a...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News An estoppel certificate is a statement signed by a tenant that a commercial lease agreement exists, that specific facts of the agreement...

On Behalf of Lanard and Associates | Aug 4, 2016 | Firm News The success of your franchised business depends upon many factors. Finding a preferred location is a crucial step for establishing a...