Basic Guidelines, Law & Agreements

Former Franchisees Take Aim At Former Kenny’s Cardiology Bosses

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SmartCompany.com.au: Former franchisees of Kenny’s Cardiology have headed to the Federal Court, claiming that they were the victims of misleading and deceptive conduct by Kenny’s former chief executive and sales director. The companies JSA Maule, Aussie Kiwi and individuals Sharon Maule, Maree Ballestrino and John Ballestrino claim Kenny’s chief executive Anthony Underwood and Kenny’s director […]

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If You Represent Franchisors And Franchisees, Are You Serving Your Clients Well?

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National Post: Given how specialized franchise law is, both franchisors and franchisees are encouraged to retain lawyers with expertise and experience in franchising, not ones who just dabble in the area. There are new franchise decisions coming out all of the time with outcomes that do not always reflect the plain reading of certain franchise

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Quaker Steak & Lube® On Track To Open 11 Restaurants This Year; Signs Agreements To Develop In 6 New Markets With Five Franchise Groups

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Sacramento Bee: The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube®, known for its Best Wings USA and more than 20 sauces, announced today it has opened its 50th restaurant in Lakewood, Ohio and is on track to open 10 additional restaurants this year. The brand will also be expanding to six new markets with five

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Red Robin Sues Former Amarillo Franchisee For Retaining Menus, Decor

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LubbockOnline.com: A restaurant on West Interstate 40 continues to operate, at least on the inside, as a Red Robin despite a court order that it stop using the gourmet burger chain’s name and proprietary materials. Red Robin International claims the restaurant lost its right to represent itself under the chain’s name more than 18 months

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What Happens If I Go Into A Franchise And It Bombs? Will I Have To Go To Court?

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StartupSmart: Having read about the problems faced by Billy Baxter’s franchisees, how can I be certain that I won’t suffer losses if I buy a franchise? And is the only recourse to drag the franchisor to court, as in this case? Answer co-written by Leanne Scott of Carter Lawyers It is always important when entering

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Pollo Tropical Enters Into Development Agreement In India

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RestaurantNews.com: Pollo Tropical® has entered into its first franchise development agreement outside the Western Hemisphere – a 10-unit deal to bring the popular quick-casual chain of tropical flame-grilled chicken restaurants to northern India. This marks the brand’s 11th international franchised market, extending its presence beyond the Latin America and Caribbean trade regions. Delhi-based Paramount Cuisines

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Franchising Not All Freedom And Autonomy, Expert Warns

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StartupSmart: Prospective franchisees are drawn into the industry for greater work freedom and autonomy, according to a new survey, but an industry expert warns these freedoms can often be limited. The survey, of 180 new franchisees, was conducted by Retail Food Group, owner of Donut King, Michel’s Patisserie, Pizza Capers, Brumby’s Bakeries, bb’s café and

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