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My Start-Up or Emerging Franchise System Negotiated with a Prospective Franchisee! Now What?

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New and emerging franchise systems are often very eager to sign those first franchisees. All too often, they are willing to make concessions to get the franchisees on board, despite their franchise attorney’s recommendation...more

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Go Franchise Broker or Bust?

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One of the most hotly debated and discussed questions among franchise system owners and operators is whether to engage outside franchise sales agents, brokers, franchise sales outsource companies (FSOs), or all of the above,...more

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Is it time to Franchise My Business – Part I?

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You are an entrepreneur. You created, founded and currently operate a successful and vibrant business. Perhaps customers, family members, or friends are loyal fans of your brand and are approaching you with a request to...more

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What Steps Should a Successful Business Owner Take To Prepare for Franchising – Part II?

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So now you know what it means to “franchise” a concept or brand. You want to move forward in this exciting new opportunity and franchise your business. What are the next steps you should take to prepare yourself to launch? ...more

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Delaware Franchise Tax for Startups

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A common surprise for a new Delaware startup’s management team is the Delaware Franchise Tax. A management team often receives a letter informing it that its new corporation owes thousands of dollars in taxes and often is not...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 1.13.2020 | Top Story: Labor Dept. Issues Stricter Joint Employer Test in New Rules

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Sunday’s release of a long-awaited Labor Department final rule on joint employment spells trouble for workers hoping to “sue large companies for wrongdoing by contractors or franchisees.” The rule reverses Obama-era policies...more

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‘Tis The Season To Launch That Franchise System?

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The new year is often a time when successful entrepreneurs with thriving business concepts start looking to expand their brand using a franchise business model. Franchising is an excellent way to grow a business rapidly,...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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The DOJ is expanding its Wells Fargo sales probe into the bank’s wealth management division, a troubling move for an organization still trying to right the ship in its retail-banking unit where the sham-account scandal...more

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SBA's New Rule Offers Some Welcome Changes for the Franchise Community

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) has been a key player in franchise development, providing loan guarantees for franchisee start-ups. As a condition for providing these guarantees, the SBA historically required a...more

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September 2016 Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News Update

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The past month’s judicial and administrative activity in the area of IC misclassification reflects the wide range of industries facing these types of claims: communications; cleaning services; transportation and delivery...more

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