Franchise Alchemy

Transforming Franchise Business Law Into Golden Concepts

The Terrifying New York Definition of a Franchise

By Tom Pitegoff | April 6, 2021

As Published in the New York Business Law Journal Licensing is big business. Brand owners may license selected product lines,…

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How New York Can Be a Center for International Franchising

By Tom Pitegoff | November 5, 2020

New York prides itself on being an international hub of trade, finance, culture and diplomacy. Lawyers know that New York…

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COVID-19 is About More than Item 19 Franchise Disclosures

By Tom Pitegoff | August 21, 2020

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

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COVID-19 and State Franchise Renewals

By Tom Pitegoff | June 12, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the work of state franchise regulators as well as the franchisors they regulate and the franchise…

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3 Employment Law Changes That Affect Franchisors

By Tom Pitegoff | March 3, 2020
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As Published in Law360 Employee poaching and joint employment have been hot topics among franchisors and franchisees in the last…

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SBA-Backed Franchise Lending Today

By Tom Pitegoff | October 24, 2018

The U.S. Small Business Association’s loan guaranty program has gone through a number of changes in recent years. The current…

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Structuring a Multi-unit Franchise

By Tom Pitegoff | July 25, 2017

A multi-unit franchise owner can structure its operations in a number of ways, but one approach in particular often makes…

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When are Parent Company Financial Disclosures Required?

By Tom Pitegoff | May 22, 2017

A franchisor selling franchises in the U.S. must disclose its audited financial statements in Item 21 of the franchise disclosure…

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Testing a New Franchise Concept

By Tom Pitegoff | March 16, 2017

One of the toughest challenges an aspiring franchisor may face is selling its first franchise.  Who would take the risk…

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The New SBA Addendum

By Tom Pitegoff | December 19, 2016

Effective January 1, 2017, any franchisor that wants to offer SBA guaranteed financing for its franchisees will use a single,…

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