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Restaurant brands—especially franchises—already possess a critical ingredient for licensing success: consumer recognition for quality food. Yet many have not extended their brands into retail or non-traditional formats, even...more
A state appellate court in Texas affirmed a take-nothing judgment in favor of Jack in the Box, rejecting a bankruptcy trustee’s claims for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and...more
Welcome to the latest edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and...more
The following is a hypothetical story meant for general educational purposes and is not based on any real-life business or dispute. Readers should consult an attorney prior to taking action to determine how this information...more
A federal court in Maryland recently dismissed a former franchisee employee’s joint-employer-based claims against the franchisor and discrimination and retaliation claims against her franchisee employers. Sharp v. Arthur...more
A state appellate court in Michigan affirmed in part and reversed in part a trial court’s decision compelling arbitration and denying a motion to rescind two contracts related to a failed effort to establish a franchise...more
Your glamorous branded residence deal could accidentally strip a luxury brand naked — legally speaking. In trademark law, naked licensing happens when a brand lets someone use its name but fails to control how it’s used. No...more
A district court in Pennsylvania confirmed a final arbitration award in favor of a franchisor, denying the franchisees’ motion to vacate the award. An association of franchisees sued franchisor Choice Hotels International,...more
A district court in Maryland granted a franchisor’s motion to dismiss against an employee in a discrimination and wrongful termination case. The court concluded the employee failed to show that she was an employee of the...more
State legislatures across the country are reexamining how motor vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) reimburse dealers for warranty work. While approaches vary, the direction is clear: lawmakers are experimenting...more
The 2026 franchise renewal season is already shaping up to be anything but routine. Evolving state examiner focus, regulatory changes and NASAA updates are altering the playbook for franchisors — impacting how franchise...more
On October 8, Maryland Securities Commissioner Melanie Senter Lubin announced a Fast-Track Program, launching January 1, to expedite franchise renewal registrations. The program will benefit franchisors, franchisees, and the...more
A federal court in Pennsylvania recently confirmed a final arbitration award in favor of Choice Hotels, denying the franchisee’s motion to vacate the award. Choice Hotels Int’l, Inc. v. Jai Sai Baba LLC, 2025 WL 2636596 (E.D....more
A federal district court recently denied a law firm’s motion to dismiss a legal malpractice suit against it on statute of limitations grounds. Smash Franchise Partners, LLC v. Barber Power Law Grp., PLLC, 2025 WL 2598369...more
In La Quinta Franchising LLC v. Shin Hosp., Inc., 2025 WL 2751542 (D.N.J. Sept. 29, 2025), the franchisor brought claims for breach of a Franchise Agreement and liquidated damages against Shin Hospitality, Inc., Percy...more
A federal court in Virginia recently entered default judgment in favor of 7-Eleven, Inc. against a former franchisee, Sisara LLC. 7-Eleven, Inc. v. Sisara, LLC, 2025 WL 2453804 (W.D. Va. Aug. 26, 2025)....more
A new federal bill, The American Franchise Act, introduced on September 10, 2025 as H.R. 5267, represents a significant legislative effort to address the evolving landscape of the "joint employer" test, particularly as it...more
Effective September 1, 2025, franchisors and businesses supporting franchisees or subsidiaries in Texas face heightened legal risks under Texas Senate Bill 140 (SB 140). The law expands telemarketing regulations to cover...more
Over the last 10 years, the United States franchise industry has faced see-sawing uncertainty around the joint employer standard. Courts and federal agencies applied either a narrow “direct and immediate control” standard...more
At 12:01am ET on October 1, 2025, a federal government shutdown went into effect. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted an announcement and Q&A regarding the activities of the Division of Corporation Finance...more
On September 10, 2025, a bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267). The proposal would directly amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor...more
A federal court in Michigan largely denied a franchisor’s motion for preliminary injunction against its former franchisees, accused of breach of contract, trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and civil...more
A California federal court denied a franchisee’s motion to dismiss a franchisor’s counterclaims related to the loss of future royalties after terminating two separate franchise agreements in Ohio....more
The Illinois Franchise Tax is an archaic set of laws that often traps well-intentioned taxpayers in the uncomfortable position of not being in compliance and/or not in good standing with the State of Illinois. Kilpatrick’s...more