Franchise businesses are easily among the most successful operations in the state of Texas. Practically every industry has some sort of name brand franchise distributorship in the vibrant Texas economy. The franchise model is a standard method of conducting business...
Franchise Law
What is a master franchise?
Texas business owners might have heard of franchising, but master franchising is a little different. Master franchising describes the practice of opening up many franchise locations in a specific territory so that you become a franchisor for that specific region or...
What are the grounds for terminating a franchise agreement in Texas?
Many Dallas area residents have dreamed of owning their business. Owning a franchise can be a way for a person to have their own business that is already established. A franchise offers many advantages for a business owner, including support from the franchise...
4 questions to ask when evaluating a franchise opportunity
For many, opening a franchise location can be a great business opportunity. However, prospective franchisees need to carefully evaluate these new opportunities to determine if they really live up to that promise. What is the market’s potential? First and foremost, you...
Franchise agreement warning signs
As a current or future franchisee, you have a lot on your plate. But sifting through the complexities of a franchise agreement should be a priority. Owning a franchise in any industry is a large investment and an agreement that locks you in for many years. As such,...
NLRB Vacates Joint Employer Decision in Light of Member’s Conflict of Interest, Keeps Lower Standard to Hold Franchisors Liable for Union Negotiations
erOn February 26, 2017, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the organization responsible for overseeing collective bargaining activity, vacated its December 2017 decision in Hy-Brand to change the standard of “joint employers” back to the pre-Obama era rule. A...
The Secret Is Out! Franchise Arbitration Hearings are Not so Secretive After All
Arbitration is supposed to benefit smaller business by being a cost effective, quick, and binding way to resolve disputes. Franchisors also benefit from arbitration by including mandatory arbitration clauses in franchise contracts that require franchisees to travel to...
