The Franchise Disclosure Documents enable the franchisees to make well-informed and wise decisions on running a specific franchise.

Before you sign the dotted line to become a franchisee, you should weigh the pros and cons of establishing your own franchise.

How to Do Due Diligence on a Franchisor When Buying a Franchise

What is a franchise and what are the specific requirements that must be met for a business to be a franchise?

Item 12 of the Franchise Disclosure Document is entitled “Territory.” Though it might sound simple, a franchisee’s rights to their territory

Many of fundamental concepts of franchising are applicable to virtually every business. Efficiency. Systems. Operations. These are the key.

There are three of common defenses that franchisees can use to even the score if they are being sued by the franchisor.

The Franchise Disclosure Document that includes 23 sections – Item 2 of the FDD is called “Business Experience.”

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) given to you before purchasing a franchise, there are 23 sections. Know who you are dealing with.

In a lawsuit between a franchisor and franchisee, a wide-ranging decision from the North Carolina Business Court provides reminders of impor

When a franchisor does not keep their word it can lead to a business relationship that fails to perform as initially agreed.

The Franchise Rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission is supposed to even the playing field with franchisees and franchisors.

What is the difference between a franchise and a license, and why does it matter? Understanding the difference is key.

For franchisors, January 1 means their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) has to be updated within 120 days. Franchisees should be aware.

The terms of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) impact your business. Which of the terms are negotiable, and which are not?

North Carolina does not have laws specific to franchises. However, other North Carolina laws still have the effect of regulating franchises.

There is a special session of the North Carolina court system called the Business Court. It is set up specially for business litigation.

Although non-compete agreements are legal in North Carolina, they are not limitless. There are certain restrictions that North Carolina law