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Where’s the Beef? Virginia Circuit Court Allows Wendy’s to Claim Exception to Addback for Royalties Paid to Affiliate

A new opportunity may exist for franchisors to claim an exception to Virginia’s royalty addback statute based on a recent Circuit Court decision. In Wendy's International Inc. v. Virginia Dep't of Taxation, decided March...more

TGS-NOPEC Victory in Franchise Tax Case has Broad Implications for Texas Businesses

On May 27, 2011, The Texas Supreme Court found in favor of TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company in a dispute involving how TGS' receipts from the licensing of its geophysical data should be apportioned for Texas franchise tax...more

The A.R.T. of Franchising: Advice - Reminders - Tips

Dear Franchisor, Welcome to the Jackson Walker’s ART of Franchising newsletter. As always, our intention is to provide you with timely and easy-to-read franchise advice, reminders and tips, so that, as industry leaders,...more