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Franchises Breach of Contract Declaratory Judgments

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Franchisee Claims for Promissory Estoppel and Violations of the Michigan Franchise Investment Law Fail

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A recent court decision explained the circumstances under which a plaintiff may assert a claim for promissory estoppel and whether a private right of action exists for a certain alleged violation of the Michigan Franchise...more

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Franchisor 101: Transfer DQ’d

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A federal court in Wisconsin ruled that Dairy Queen did not breach a 1952 franchise agreement with a franchisee by requiring a prospective buyer of the franchise to sign an updated franchise agreement. Dairy Queen and a...more

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Franchisee 101: No Excuse for Late Notice

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a trial court judgment against a Texas franchisor, finding the lower court erred in excusing an untimely renewal notice of area development agreements. The Court held a...more

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