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Lending slowdown puts chill on potential franchisers
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Raquo; Follow Business On:. A fresh take on local business. See the new weekly publication from The Washington Post for more ». Page 2 of 2. Lending slowdown puts chill on potential franchisers. Wireless Zone executive Sean Fitzgerald, left, chats up a prospect at the International Franchise Expo. (Nicole Norfleet - Nicole Norfleet for The Washington Post). The economy hasn't hurt all franchises. A retail franchise for Verizon Wireless. Mario L. Herman. A DC-based franchise attorney, said the current cre...
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WorldWise Franchise Development: November 2014
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Franchise, Franchising, Franchise Failures, Franchise Growth, Franchise Profit, Franchise Law, Franchise Regulation, Franchise FDD,. Friday, November 28, 2014. Franchises.tried and true. Two Multi-Unit Franchisees Prefer Tried and True. Tony Lutfi, Marlu Investments. Three multi-unit, multi-brand franchisees own more than 550 units among them, but at least two of them have no interest in emerging concepts. They spoke at a Restaurant Finance and Development Conference panel Wednesday. Sunil Dharod, on the...
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Foray Into Franchising
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A Guide To The Best Business Programs. The Top 10 Online Business Management Degree Programs. The Top 10 Online MBA Programs. The Top 10 Best International Business Schools. The Top 50 Business Schools in North America. The Top 20 Online Bachelors in Accounting. Entrepreneur U: Schools for Start Ups. Amazon: Buying Almost Anything with a Mouse Click. Face Squared – The Numbers Behind Face to Face Networking. Open Warfare: Google vs. Apple. Our Weird Planet According to Google. What Is a Franchise? Produc...
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Are hotel franchisee costs worth the benefits of a name brand? | Mario L. Herman
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Are hotel franchisee costs worth the benefits of a name brand? On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Friday, May 8, 2015. Do travelers in search of dining and lodging take comfort in recognizing familiar brand names? There are perhaps as many opinions as personality types. However, there is a demonstrated track history of established businesses attracting repeat customers. Franchising is certainly a popular model in the hotel industry. Yet according to a recent national survey of ...
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April 2015 Archives | National Franchise Law Blog
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Who does the McDonald's pay increase affect? On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Thursday, April 23, 2015. If you're like us and like to follow the news, then you've probably already heard about the announcement made by McDonald's that promises a 10 percent increase in wages beginning July 1 of this year. By 2016, the average hourly wage is expected to reach $10 for those working for the fast-food chain. Continue reading Who does the McDonald's pay increase affect? Franchisor's Fran...
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August 2015 Archives | National Franchise Law Blog
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Will joint liability result in less franchisee freedom? On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Saturday, August 29, 2015. Continue reading Will joint liability result in less franchisee freedom? Why is arbitration a preferred forum for franchise disputes? On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Friday, August 14, 2015. There may be several reasons why a franchise may opt for an alternative dispute resolution method, such as arbitration. On behalf of Mario L. Herman.
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March 2015 Archives | National Franchise Law Blog
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Are you ready to turn your business into a franchise? On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Saturday, March 28, 2015. Continue reading Are you ready to turn your business into a franchise? Franchise law's complexity is why you need a lawyer. On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Continue reading Franchise law's complexity is why you need a lawyer. Visit Our Franchise Law Website. Please enter a valid e-mail address. Franchisor's Franchise...
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Is a franchising company a joint employer with a franchisee? | Mario L. Herman
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Is a franchising company a joint employer with a franchisee? On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Friday, May 22, 2015. Is there really a war on franchising? According to a recent article, the National Labor Relations Board might be waging one. Notably, the NLRB recently reached a different conclusion in a case involving McDonald’s and several franchisees. Several employees had alleged retaliation after they protested their wages. In that instance, the NLRB found that McDonal...Depen...
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Helping individuals reach their franchise ownership and business goals | Mario L. Herman
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Helping individuals reach their franchise ownership and business goals. On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Tuesday, July 14, 2015. From popular restaurant chains like McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts to notable hotel chains like Hampton Hotels and Comfort Inns, franchise businesses in the U.S. and abroad are highly popular and profitable. While there are certainly many advantages to buying a franchise rather than forging out on one's own, the process can be complex. An attorney can not ...
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Do prospective franchise owners need due diligence? | Mario L. Herman
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Do prospective franchise owners need due diligence? On behalf of Mario L. Herman. Posted in Franchise Law. On Friday, July 17, 2015. A recent article profiling McDonald’s franchise owners offers a case study on the issues that a potential franchisee might consider before buying a franchise. As readers may recall, a franchise is a unique contractual arrangement between the franchisor and the franchisee. A franchise lawyer can provide valuable counsel even before a dispute has arisen. In fact, a prospe...