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• Business Transactions
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Franchisor Services:

• Trademark and Trade Dress Basics for Franchisors   
  Franchisors need to be aware of trademark or trade dress infringement especially when it comes to the actions of franchisees.
• Washington Franchise Registration Requirements: The Basics   
  Washington franchise registration requirements include submitting a franchise registration application, fees, agreements, current FDD, and much more.
• Documents to Start a Franchise   
  Business owners considering franchising a business should consider the necessary documents needed to start a franchise such as an FDD and franchise documents.
• Options for Expanding Your Business   
  Successful business owners often wish to expand their business. A few popular options for expanding a business are franchising, licensing, and expansion.
• Franchising your Business: Advantages verses the Disadvantages   
  The advantages and disadvantages of franchising should be considered before franchising your business and becoming a franchisor.
• Mistakes to Avoid When Franchising a Business   
  It is important for start-up franchisors to know what mistakes to avoid when franchising a business to ensure that they will have a successful franchise.
• Starting a Franchise: "State Specific" Franchise Information to Ask Your Franchise Lawyer   
  Starting a franchise requires that the franchisor research state specific franchise laws and regulations.
• Rhode Island FDD Registration: Reasons for Registration Denial or Revocation   
  Franchisors applying for FDD Registration in Rhode Island should thoroughly review their registration application to avoid mistakes that may cause FDD denial.
• Enjoining Franchise Operations In the State of New Jersey: Instructive Points for Franchisors   
  In this article franchise lawyer Charles N. Internicola explains the standards of proof applicable to cases involving franchise injunctions.
• How to "Franchise Your Business”: Part I - The Basics and the Information Gathering Mindset   
  Franchise lawyer Charles Internicola discusses what it takes to franchise your business. Part I addresses the mindset that as a prospective franchisor must have
• How Specific State Franchise Laws Play an Important Role for Franchisors   
  State specific franchise laws play an important role for franchisors who want to start a successful franchise.
• Failure to Register Your FDD in New York: Factors that Franchisors Need to Know About Recission   
  As a franchisor or “licensor” a potential issue may arise respecting a violation of New York’s franchise laws due to failure to file and register a NY FDD.
• Franchise Registration Renewal in Illinois   
  FDD registration renewal in Illinois must, at a minimum, be renewed no less than 120 days after the franchisors fiscal year end. Timely renewal is important.
• Franchisors: Avoid the Costly Mistake of a False or Misleading Franchise Advertisement   
  Franchisor advertising laws exist to outline the correct process franchisors must go through to avoid false or misleading franchise advertisement.
• Franchise Regulation: Overview of Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship Prohibitions in Washington State   
  Franchise regulation laws in Washington State apply to the franchisor-franchisee relationship and prohibit certain situations from existing legally.
• Franchisors: The Importance of Verifying a Franchise Broker’s Registration in Washington State   
  Franchisors using a franchise broker in Washington should understand the importance of verifying a franchise broker's registration with Washington State.
• Washington Franchise Law: Amending Your FDD Registration   
  Washington franchise law requires that franchisors make an amendment to their FDD registration application when there is a material change in certain situations
• Washington Franchise Law: FDD Registration Renewal   
  Washington franchise law states that a franchisor in or operating out of the State of Washington must renew their FDD registration annually.
• The Fractional Franchise Exemption   
  A fractional franchise exemption is one of four franchise exemptions provided by the Franchise Rule and is defined in 16 C.F.R. § 436.2(d).
• Illinois Franchise Registration: How Illinois Negotiations may Subject your Franchise to Regulation   
  An Illinois franchise is required to be registered through the Illinois Attorney General. Illinois negotiations may subject your franchise to regulation.
• Illinois Franchise Registration   
  Illinois franchise registration is required if you plan on offering or selling a franchise in or from Illinois according to Illinois franchise registration laws
• Illinois Franchise Registration Forms   
  Illinois is a franchise registration state. The Illinois Attorney General provides Illinois Franchise Registration Forms for registering your franchise in IL.
• New York State Franchise Rules: Sales Agent Disclosures   
  New York State has specific franchise rules regarding use of a franchise sales agent. Sales agent disclosures must be made when using a franchise sales agent.
• NY Franchise Lawyer | FDD Registration Renewal   
  New York franchise registration renewals must be made no less than annually with the New York Attorney General. Specific requirements must be met for a NY FDD.
• New York Franchise Lawyer | NY Franchise Registration   
  New York is a franchise registration state and requires that a franchisor in New York or offering or selling a franchise in New York register their franchise.
• Finding the Right Market for Your Franchise Opportunity (Part A)   
  When you decide to franchise your business there is much research to be done in the world of locations. Finding the right market for your franchise is crucial.
• Finding the Right Market for Your Franchise Opportunity (Part B)   
  A franchise opportunity cannot become successful unless you know the right markets for your locations. For a limited time get this FREE business manual.
• FDD Registration Renewal: California   
  Franchise registration renewal in California is required to be done at least once a year or sooner depending on your situation. FDD renewal requirements in CA.
• California Franchise Registration: FDD Registration   
  When starting or offering a franchise in California it is important to understand California is a franchise registration state that requires FDD Registration.
• Marketing Your Franchise Opportunity at a Franchise Trade Show (Part A)   
  A great way to meet potential franchisees is to market your franchise system at a franchise trade show. Franchise trade shows can be a wonderful tool to expand.
• Marketing Your Franchise Opportunity at a Franchise Trade Show (Part B)   
  For practical tips on franchising your business, request this FREE business manual, The Revised Franchise Formula.
• Your State Laws and Your Franchise Disclosure Document (Part A)   
  When franchising your business in other states, be aware of their franchise disclosure document laws.
• Your State Laws and Your Franchise Disclosure Document (Part B)   
  Before you begin franchising in another state, make sure your franchise disclosure document addresses that state’s franchise laws.
• Developing a Good Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship (Part A)   
  As a franchisor, you are only as successful as your franchise program. For a limited time, get this FREE business manual The Revised Franchise Formula.
• Developing a Good Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship (Part B)   
  Having good, open communication with your franchisees is one of the best ways to maintain a successful franchise program.
• The Importance of Hiring a New York Franchise Attorney (Part A)   
  One of your greatest assets in the franchising process will be your New York franchise attorney. For a limited time, get this FREE franchise manual.
• The Importance of Hiring a New York Franchise Attorney (Part B)   
  Your New York franchise attorney can be a valuable asset at all stages of franchising a business in New York. For a limited time, get this FREE franchise manual
• 10 Franchisor Strategies for Success (Part A)   
  Successful franchises aren’t always about the number of stores. The success of a franchise involves many factors that a franchisor must understand.
• 10 Franchisor Strategies for Success (Part B)   
  Here we offer 5 more franchisor strategies for a successful franchise system. For a limited time, get this FREE business manual, The Revised Franchise Formula.
• Reaching Out to Potential New Franchisees (Part A)   
  When you begin franchising your business you’ll need to focus on attracting new franchisees for success. Get a FREE franchise manual.
• Reaching Out to Potential New Franchisees (Part B)   
  A franchise is only as successful as its franchisees. To grow your franchise business you need dedicated, competent franchisees. Get this FREE franchise manual.
• New Year’s Resolution for Franchisors: Strengthen Your Franchise Agreement (Part A)   
  The New Year is always a good time to reassess your franchise agreement. For a limited time, get this FREE manual The Revised Franchise Formula.
• New Year’s Resolution for Franchisors: Strengthen Your Franchise Agreement (Part B)   
  When reassessing your franchise agreement, your New York franchise lawyer may advise you on New York franchise law.
• Issues of Earning Claims for Franchisors and Franchisees (Part A)   
  As a franchisor in New York, you should be realistic in your earnings predictions to potential franchisees.
• Issues of Earning Claims for Franchisors and Franchisees (Part B)   
  A potential franchisee may investigate a franchise’s earning potential. For a limited time, get this FREE business manual The Revised Franchise Formula.
• Franchise Amendment Application Process in Maryland   
  The franchise amendment application process in Maryland is normally reviewed by the Maryland Securities Division within 15 business days of filing.
• Franchise Renewal Process in Maryland   
  The franchise renewal process in Maryland is usually completed within 15 business days of filing it with the Maryland Securities Division.
• New York Franchise Law Disclosure Document Item 3: Litigation Information   
  FDD Item 3 pertains to litigation information. According to New York franchise law Item 3 in a franchise disclosure document must include specific information.
• Requirements for New York Franchise Annual Reports   
  Franchisors with franchise locations in New York must follow specific requirements put in place by the New York Department of Law for franchise annual reports.
• Purchasing Trademarked Keywords (Part A)   
  If someone has purchased your trademarked keywords, it may result in a trademark violation. For a limited time, get this FREE franchise manual.

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