Posts by Tom Pitegoff
The Terrifying New York Definition of a Franchise
As Published in the New York Business Law Journal Licensing is big business. Brand owners may license selected product lines,…
Read MoreHow New York Can Be a Center for International Franchising
New York prides itself on being an international hub of trade, finance, culture and diplomacy. Lawyers know that New York…
Read MoreCOVID-19 is About More than Item 19 Franchise Disclosures
On June 10, 2020, the Franchise Project Group of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. (NASAA) issued guidance to assist…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and State Franchise Renewals
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the work of state franchise regulators as well as the franchisors they regulate and the franchise…
Read More3 Employment Law Changes That Affect Franchisors
As Published in Law360 Employee poaching and joint employment have been hot topics among franchisors and franchisees in the last…
Read MoreSBA-Backed Franchise Lending Today
The U.S. Small Business Association’s loan guaranty program has gone through a number of changes in recent years. The current…
Read MoreStructuring a Multi-unit Franchise
A multi-unit franchise owner can structure its operations in a number of ways, but one approach in particular often makes…
Read MoreWhen are Parent Company Financial Disclosures Required?
A franchisor selling franchises in the U.S. must disclose its audited financial statements in Item 21 of the franchise disclosure…
Read MoreTesting a New Franchise Concept
One of the toughest challenges an aspiring franchisor may face is selling its first franchise. Who would take the risk…
Read MoreWhat’s an Exclusive Territory?
The extent of a franchisee’s territorial rights is the subject of Item 12 of the franchise disclosure document (FDD). One…
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