Franchise Law

In the state of Florida, a franchise is defined as a commercial venture involving two or more parties in which one (the franchiser) supplies the other (the franchisee) with a pre-existing business system in exchange for a fee. In order for a business to be considered a franchise under federal law, it must involve using an already... more »

The first step to running a franchise business in New York should be to learn about the state's specific franchise laws. Luckily, New York state makes franchise law information readily available online. more »

Michigan considers a franchise any agreement under which one company is regulated by and licensed to use the trademarks of another company. Therefore, the specific franchise laws of Michigan will apply even to non-corporate business. The Michigan Attorney General's office has information online explaining risks and benefits of... more »

When considering purchasing a franchise in North Carolina, it is important to understand the state's specific franchise laws. While there are many sources available to find such state laws, it is best to obtain such information directly from the North Carolina Department of Revenue. This way, you get franchise information in the... more »

The franchise attorney plays a key role in helping the business person who purchases a franchise deal with the franchisor. From the negotiation of the franchise purchase right through to the day to day business dealings between the parties, having the right lawyer is important. more »