Posts by Tom Pitegoff
Testing a New Franchise Concept
Originally posted 3/16/2017, no content changes. One of the toughest challenges an aspiring franchisor may face is selling its first…
Read MoreCorrecting an Accidental Franchisor Violation
Correcting an Accidental Franchisor Violation What’s a franchise? Franchise registration and disclosure laws define a “franchise” more broadly than people…
Read MoreNotice of Rights Enhances Trade Secret Protection
In order to access the full range of remedies the Defending Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) offers, a trade secret owner…
Read MoreSuspending Franchise Sales
In several states that require franchise registration, franchisors should suspend franchise sales while an amendment or renewal application is pending with…
Read MoreWhat’s a Biz Op?
What’s a business opportunity or, as we often say, a “biz op”? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates biz op…
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…
Read MoreSome Multi-Unit Franchisees are Public Companies
While most of the private equity and public offering activity of franchise companies focuses on franchise brands and systems, every…
Read MoreFranchising for the Greater Good
Nonprofit organizations and franchised businesses operate in separate worlds. But sometimes those worlds meet in a way that can be…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and State Franchise Renewals
Originally posted on June 12, 2020, content updated on June 12, 2023. This blog post may contain information that was…
Read MoreThe 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,…
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