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FDD Development, FDD Registration and Franchise Compliance Programs
Whether you are a start-up franchisor or the franchisor of an established system, you require legal counsel that understands the "business of franchising". Your disclosure documents and franchise agreements must serve as integrated components to your overall franchise system and must be designed, monitored and updated to ensure that you are afforded the necessary control and flexibility to maintain your system's standards, reduce litigation exposure and implement measures for controlled growth. Charles Internicola has established effective and timely compliance programs that address the distinct needs of both start-up and established franchisors. Learn more about Mr. Internicola's services:- Services for "Established" Franchisors...[Learn More]
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The Franchise Authority. Mr. Internicola is a recognized franchise attorney who "knows" franchising and who understands the time constraints and economic realities experienced by many franchisors. Based on his experience, Mr. Internicola has developed a number of timely and cost effective franchise compliance programs for both start-up and established franchisors. By working with a knowledgeable business and franchise attorney such as Mr. Internicola, you will ensure that your legal disclosures and agreements effectively establish your "franchise system", reflect the unique characteristics of your business, are consistent with your plans for expansion and serve as a powerful tool for the growth of your systems.
Contactfranchise lawyer Charles N. Internicola, at 800.976.4904 for expert advice and information about how Mr. Internicola FDD development and franchise system compliance programs may benefit your business today. Mr. Internicola works with franchisors throughout the United States.
Services for the Start-Up Franchisor
If you are a successful business owner, chances are that you have considered franchising. Your customers may be encouraging you to open additional locations and you may have even had offers from individuals interested in buying a franchise. Although franchising may serve as an excellent opportunity for growth, before you start a franchise you must be prepared to proceed with caution and take the necessary steps to protect your business and satisfy the regulatory requirements of the franchise laws. As a franchisor, you will be required to prepare disclosure documents and franchise agreements that must accurately reflect your business and satisfy the detailed federal and state franchise disclosure laws. The documents you create in the beginning will serve as the foundation for your franchise system and, if prepared correctly, will serve as an invaluable asset for the growth and success of your franchise system. Charles N. Internicola provides extensive counseling and assistance for franchisors. His innovative services include:
- Assessing and determining the suitability of franchising for your business
- Preparation and registration of your Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD") and Franchise Agreements
- Registration and protection of your trademarks and intellectual property
- Establishment and registration of your franchise sales compliance programs
- Structuring of distribution agreements with suppliers
- General corporate counseling
- Representation in franchise related lawsuits
Services for the Established Franchisor
If you are an established franchisor, chances are that you have already implemented your disclosure documents, sold a number of franchise units and have, hopefully, realized the growth of your system. Charles N. Internicola provides an extensive program for franchisors, including federal and state specific registration and regulatory compliance programs. Through this program, you will receive ongoing compliance modifications and litigation recommendations that are designed to preserve the integrity of your business and shield critical components of your franchise system (such as proprietary product sales, alleged earnings claims and franchisee disclosures) from frivolous claims and costly lawsuits. Mr. Internicola also offers the following services for established franchisors:
- FDD preparation, revision and renewals
- State specific registrations and renewals (nationwide)
- Development and implementation of area development and master franchise program
- Structuring of distribution agreements with approved suppliers
- Protection of intellectual property, including trademarks and trade secrets
- Structuring of financing facilities and alternative sources of capital
- General corporate counseling
- Representation in franchise related litigation
Blog for Franchisor Services
- Improvement of Franchise System Proves Effective for Houston Pizza Franchise
- Franchising versus Licensing
- Recovery of Legal Fees in Franchise Litigation
- Franchisors: Financing Options to Increase Franchise Sales
- "The Accidental Franchisor?": When is Franchising Right?
- For Some Franchises Growth Comes from Current Franchisees
- Starting a Franchise: Can your Business Systems be Duplicated?
- Starting a Franchise: Some Lessons from Five Guys and the Burger Industry
- Look Before You Leap Into a New Market for Your Franchise
- Consider Your Franchise’s Needs When Looking at New Markets
- Franchise Acts in Other States
- Stand Out at Franchise Trade Shows by Keeping Quiet
- Making a Good Impression at Franchise Trade Shows
- The 3 Types of Franchise States
- Communication Means Talking and Listening To Your Franchisees
- Be Comfortable With Your New York Franchise Attorney
- Keep In Touch with Franchisee Newsletters
- Your First Consultation with a New York Franchise Attorney
- Consider How Changes to Your Franchise System Will Affect Your Franchisees
- Listen Up! (To Your Franchisees, That Is)
Library for 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.
Frequent Questions for Franchisor Services:
- What is New York's "Net Worth" Franchise Registration Exemption?
- What is New York's "Isolated Sole" Franchise Registration Exemption?
- What is New York's "Existing Franchisee" Franchisee" Franchise Registration Exemption?
- What is the Definition of a "Franchise Fee" Under New York's Franchise Law?
- What is a "Marketing Plan" under New York's Franchise Law?
- What is Franchise Compliance?
- What is a Franchise Compliance Program?
- How are Franchise Compliance Services Beneficial?
- What is the definition of a "franchise" in the State of New Jersey?
- Is New York a Franchise Registration State.
- Is California a Franchise Registration State.
- Is Indiana a Franchise Registration State.
- Is Hawaii a Franchise Registration State.
- Is Illinois a Franchise Registration State.
- Is Minnesota a Franchise Registration State.
- Is Maryland a Franchise Registration State.
- Is North Dakota a Franchise Registration State.
- Is Oregon a Franchise Registration State.
- Is Wisconsin a Franchise Registration State.
- Is Washington a Franchise Registration State.
Web Resources for Franchisor Services:
- California Department of Corporations - Franchise Information
Description: Franchise information section of the California Department of Corporations. This website provides important information respecting the registration of Franchise Disclosure Documents ("FDD"), California Franchise Laws, compliance information for franchisors and helpful information for franchisees.
- California Dept of Corporations Electronic Franchise Database
Description: Website of the California Department of Corporations. This portion of the website provides access to the Department's searchable electronic database containing pdf files of actual franchise registration filings and disclosures filed in the State of California. This database contains useful information for both franchisees and franchisors and is an excellent source of information.
- Franchise Lawyer
Description: The New York Franchise Law Blog, published by franchise lawyer Charles N. Internicola, contains important information and insights for franchisors and entrepreneurs. The New York Franchise Law Blog includes information about starting a franchise system, evaluating license relationships and franchise compliance.
- Franchise Times Magazine
Description: Website of the Franchise Times Magazine. Franchise Times is a magazine publication that contains useful news, information and articles about the franchise industry, franchisors and franchisees. If you operate a franchise or evaluating the formation of a franchise system, Franchise Times magazine is a useful resource.
- Illinois Attorney General - Franchise Information and Publications
Description: Franchise information section of the Illinois Attorney General website. This website includes important information and resources for franchisors and franchisees. Information includes franchise FDD registration, the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, Franchisor registration tips and risk information for franchisees.
- International Franchise Association
Description: Website of the International Franchise Association ("IFA"). Primarily comprised of franchisors, the IFA is a trade association that advocates on behalf of the franchising business models. Members also include franchisees and franchise suppliers. This website includes information about the franchise business model, purchasing a franchise, starting a franchise system and franchise opportunities for sale.
- New York Attorney General - Franchise Information
Description: Franchise section of the website of the New York State Attorney General. New York is a franchise registration state - prior to the offer or sale of franchise opportunities or rights in the State of New York a franchisor must register its its Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD") with the New York Attorney General.
- New York State Franchise Regulations
Description: Website of the New York State Franchise Regulations. In New York State it is required that Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) be filed with the Attorney General for the State of New York. The New York State Franchise Regulations state specific laws and rules that must be in place for franchisees and franchisors.
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