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Missouri court decision denies lost future royalties claim by franchisor

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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August 6 2010

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently issued an opinion that could potentially have adverse implications for franchisors seeking future license fees upon early termination of a franchise agreement

Awuah v. Coverall North America: is the franchising model at risk?

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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June 14 2010

A federal court in Massachusetts made national headlines when it compared franchising with a "modified Ponzi scheme."

The "Big Mac" provision redux: what about franchisee compensation?

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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April 14 2012

In response to last week's post, When Franchisees Innovate: Discussing The "Big Mac" Provision, I received the following question

Lawsuit regarding strip club ad highlights importance of franchise brand management

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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January 24 2012

A recent lawsuit filed by sandwich franchisor Capriotti’s underlines the importance of brand management for franchise companies

IFA supports Business Activity Tax Simplification Act

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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January 12 2012

One of the pieces of legislation currently pending before Congress that has the potential to significantly affect franchisors is the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act, or BATSA

Negotiated sales in California

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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May 3 2012

One of the unique-to-California features of its Franchise Investment Law is its regulation of negotiated sales

International Franchise Association: Supreme Court ruling puts jobs at franchise businesses at risk

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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June 28 2012

In the aftermath of the U.S.Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act and, specifically, the constitutionality of the individual mandate provision in the Act, the International Franchise Association released the following statement from its President & CEO, Steve Caldeira: "We are deeply disappointed by the High Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act, which places undue burdens on the franchise small business community

When franchisees innovate: discussing the "Big Mac" provision

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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April 5 2012

I just came across this fun little commercial from Domino's Pizza, which features a new product called "Bread Bites."

Clumsy drafting in franchise agreements can haunt you: Hamden v. Total Car Franchising Corp

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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June 26 2012

A recent decision from the United States District Court from the Western District of Virginia highlights the importance of careful drafting of franchise agreements and, in particular, dispute resolution provisions

Flap over Chick-Fil-A stance highlights risk for franchise systems

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
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USA
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August 3 2012

One of the hottest topics of debate over the past week has been the comments by Dan Cathy, who is the President of the fast food restaurant chain, Chick-Fil-A, about the legal definition of marriage