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- The FTC’s New Rule For Starting a Franchise in New York
- What Is The Initial Investment (Item 7) In the Franchise Disclosure Document?
- What Are the Territory Rights Described in a Franchise Disclosure Document?
- General Rules to Follow When Drawing Up Your FDD
- What Information Must I Provide in a Franchise Disclosure Document?
Franchisee Services
- Healthy Fast Food Announces SBA Franchise Registry Listing Approval for U-SWIRL Yogurt Franchise
- Some Franchise System “Characteristics” to Consider When Buying a Franchise
- Purchasing Multiple Franchise Units: What You Need to Know
- Guide to Purchasing a Business or franchise (Second Edition)
- Franchisees Turn to Franchisors for Loans to Purchase a Franchise
Business Litigation
- Factors to Consider for your NY or NJ Partnership Agreement
- Quality Pleadings are Important If you are Involved in a New York Business Dispute
- Corporate Dissolution a Critical Tool for Small Business Owners Faced with a "Partnership Dispute" with a Controlling Shareholder
- Partnership Disputes in New York and New Jersey
- Factors to Consider When Hiring a Business Lawyer in New York or New Jersey
Business Transactions
- Buying a Gas Station or Car Wash you Need Landlord Consent - No Matter What the Lease Says
- $22 Million New York City Entrepreneur Fund Created for Starting Businesses in New York City
- Small Business Commercial Lease Agreements in New York: Limiting your Personal Guaranty may Not be Enough
- S Corp, C Corp, LLC?
- Be Aware of Forum Selection Clauses in Vendor Agreements
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Franchisor Services
- FTC Franchise Rule & FTC Compliance (Part A)
- FTC Franchise Rule & FTC Compliance (Part B)
- The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Requirements (Part A)
- The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) (Part B)
- Registering your FDD in New York: Does your FDD Adequately Disclose your “Franchisee Obligations”?
Franchisee Services
- Franchise Agreements are Negotiable: What Franchisees Need to Know
- Franchise Agreement "Protected Territory": What you Need to Know Before Signing a Franchise Agreement
- Buying a Franchise: Information that You Need to Know about your "Protected Territory
- Franchise Agreement: Factors that you Must Evaluate and Negotiate before Buying a Franchise
- Petroleum Marketing Practices Act: Wrongful Termination of New York or New Jersey gas station franchise
Business Litigation
- Factors to Consider when Dealing with a Partnership or Shareholder Dispute in New Jersey
- New York Partnership Disputes: Fiduciary Duties and Obligations Between Partners and Shareholders
- Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraints in New York and New Jersey
- The Significance of "Liquidated Damages" Provisions and How to Defend them in Litigation
- "Promissory Fraud" and Its Significance in Business Disputes in New York
Business Transactions
- The Advantages of an Asset Purchase Compared to a Stock Purchase
- Factors to Consider when Buying a Gas Station
- The Importance of a "Financing Contingency" when Buying a Business
- The Importance of a "Non-Compete" when Buying a Business
- The Importance of "Sales Tax Notifications" when Buying a Business in New York
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Franchisee Services
Buying and Operating a Franchise in New Jersey: The New Jersey Franchise Practices Act
If you operate a franchise in the State of New Jersey or are considering the purchase of a franchise in New Jersey the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA) affords you additional rights that you might not be aware of. The New Jersey Franchise Practices act was established to provide supplemental rights to franchisees in situations involving the termination and sale of their franchise.In particular, among the various protections afforded to new Jersey franchisees, the NJFPA restricts a franchisors ability to terminate a franchise relationship. Irrespective of the contractual terms of the franchise agreement, in the State of New Jersey a franchise relationship may not be terminated unless:
- (a) it is for "good cause" - such as a franchisees substantial failure to perform its contractual obligations; and
- (b) the franchisee is provided with at least 60 days prior notice by the franchisor of the franchisor's intent to terminate the franchise relationship or refuse the renewal of such relationship. Said notice must also set forth the reasons for the franchisor's decision.
As such, the NJFPA provides supplemental protections to New Jersey franchisees and imposes additional obligations on a franchisor. If you are considering the purchase of a franchise or facing the termination of your franchise rights you must discuss with your franchise lawyer the protections that may be available to you. If you are a franchisor considering the sale of a franchise in the State of New Jersey, you must insure that your franchise agreement and FDD are consistent with your obligations under the NJFPA.
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Franchisee Services:
- What is an FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?
- What is a Franchise Agreement?
- What is the Purpose of an FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?
FAQs
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What length of time is given to review a franchise agreement?
How long does a prospective franchisee have to review a franchise agreement if a franchisor advises that a change has been made to the franchise agreement?
- What do you need to provide to a bank when applying for a commercial loan to purchase a franchise?
Business Litigation
- My business partners and I are not seeing eye to eye. Do I need to litigate to dissolve the corporation?
- What is a partnership agreement?
- What is a "liquidated damages" clause.
Business Transactions
- What information should you provide to the bank when applying for a commercial loan?
- Is it necessary to have a partnership agreement when starting a business in New York with a partner?
- What is a Lease Agreement "Good Guy Guaranty".