Expanding without franchising *

USA - November 6 2012
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KFC franchise guarantors not subject to mint julep jurisdiction *

USA - November 2 2012
Franchise agreements are often signed by single purpose entities that are not income-tax-paying entities and that own only the franchised business for a particular location.

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Franchisee’s disregard of LLC formalities creates exposure for LLC debts *

USA - August 6 2012
The limited liability company or LLC has largely replaced the corporation and limited partnership as a preferred form of business entity.

Co-authors: Jason Bush.

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FTC modifies Franchise Rule *

USA - August 6 2012
On June 14, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) amended its Franchise Rule to reset for inflation three exemption thresholds first set in 2007.

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Join the crowd – is franchising uniquely suited for crowdfunding? *

USA - August 6 2012
On April 5, 2012, President Obama signed into law the "Jumpstart Our Business Startups" Act (the JOBS Act).

Co-authors: Nicole E. Jumper.

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