A business venture or operation that is determined to be a franchisor under the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule must comply with specific, and sometimes burdensome, requirements. For example ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Anyone with internet access and a mild case of curiosity can look up the definition of franchising. In a strictly technical sense, the ...

Discover how franchising provides an opportunity for success creating value for entrepreneurs and communities. Through the first few months of this year, franchising continues to be seen as one of the ...

We have all probably eaten at a fast food restaurant sometime within the past week or picked up our clothes at the dry cleaner. Chances are these purchases were made at a franchise store. Franchising ...

When you are beginning a retail or service business, you must consider whether to "start from scratch" or use an existing business entity. A primary concern if you will use an existing business ...

Alexander J. Dondershine, Charles S. Marion and Jeffrey R. Richter of Blank Rome LLP discuss why trademark license agreements, supply agreements and branded distribution arrangements should have ...