Disputes can arise on either side (franchisor or franchisee) and can be costly to litigate. A well-drafted franchise ...

Early in my career, I sat across the table from a first-time master franchise buyer who was a bit overwhelmed with the new business venture he was about to enter. The agreement in front of him was ...

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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 ...

A franchise agreement isn’t a legal hurdle — it’s a forecast of how the system will truly operate. Reading the agreement strategically exposes future control, economics and franchisor maturity. Early ...