A franchise agreement identifying a franchisor as an owner of trade-secret customer data precluded breach of contract and Defend Trade Secrets Act claims brought by a franchisee who also owned the ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that all companies that offer franchises in the United States adhere to the FTC regulations. Here are some items to factor in as you develop your franchise ...

A franchise territory is the specific geographic area that is assigned to a franchisee, in which they are authorized to operate and conduct the business activities under the franchisor’s brand name.

Franchise agreements’ arbitration clauses are enforceable even when subsequent agreements between the same parties contain forum selection clauses requiring litigation in different forums.

NextEra Energy, Inc. NEE, through its subsidiary Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”), has established a dominant presence in Florida's utility space. This position is largely underpinned by ...

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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, has renewed its master franchise agreement with the quick-service chain ...

Accounting for initial franchise fees is a pivotal area in franchise accounting as it directly impacts the franchisor’s earnings and cash flows. The initial franchise fee is a major component of a ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Skiptown, the modern, tech-enabled dog care franchise, has officially announced its very first franchise agreement. The multi-unit agreement in the ...