Franchising in America is getting a facelift, and it is happening one state at a time. For years, franchising followed a predictable federal roadmap under the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ...

Cody Towns says that his work in the franchise arena “goes back to the 1900’s” when he started as an associate at a large law firm working on litigation matters for two national franchisor clients.

If you think franchise compliance is just a box to check, think again. As part of my presentation on Annual Developments in Franchise Law at the most recent ABA Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting, I ...

The importance of continuous compliance, understanding franchisee rights and the critical role legal guidance plays in navigating franchise law, protecting your investment and avoiding disputes. The ...

A state lawmaker is renewing a push to change Ohio’s franchise laws to the benefit of smaller, independent breweries and wineries. But whether this latest effort — which comes via Senate Bil 23, ...

Since at least 2008 the authors of this article have noted and expressed their collective concern about the antiquated state of New York’s 1981 franchise law, which has never been amended for ...

New legislation in California requires third-party franchise sellers to be registered and provide disclosure documents. Do you see this coming to other states and what impact do you see it having? "I ...