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On June 10, 2020, the Franchise Project Group of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. (NASAA) issued guidance to assist…

Tuesdays with Todd is a weekly, one-minute, video series with tips and important information for the Maryland landlord and property manager. From instructions on filing non-payment to rent suits to steps you need to take to schedule an eviction, Todd puts the pieces together for you to help you be the most informed property manager or landlord.

Franchise Facts: Letter of Intent If you are buying a franchise, be prepared to be inundated with information. When you…

It is easy to understand why many franchisees believe their franchise agreements are “at-will” contracts that can be terminated at any time. Why would a franchisor insist on keeping a poorly performing or disgruntled franchisee in the family, right?

Franchisees who purchase a franchise as a continuation or extension of an existing business should be particularly careful when it comes to non-competition provisions. This is because the franchisee’s old business will undoubtedly…

Franchise Facts: Non-Compete Agreements in the Franchise World Most franchise agreements contain restrictive covenants limiting a franchisee’s ability to compete…

Franchise Facts: Franchise Baseball – Three Defaults and You’re Out? No franchisee ever wants to receive a default notice from…

Your Franchise When buying a franchise, you may feel bogged down with the details of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). It is important to conduct your due-diligence to be as prepared as possible when buying. In this week’s video you will get six more helpful tips…