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Illinois Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Terminated Franchisee’s Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Breach of...

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A federal court in Illinois recently dismissed a former franchisee’s counterclaims for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of contract regarding the franchisor’s advertising fund, and breach of contract and implied...more

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Federal District Court Offers Broad Ruling on a Franchisor and Individual Officer’s Motion to Dismiss

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A franchisee, Functional HIIT Fitness, has filed suit in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan against a franchisor, F45 Training Incorporated, and five of its officers: Adam Gilchrist, Robert Deutsch, Marc...more

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North Carolina Federal Court Rules That Franchise Agreement’s 1-Year Statute of Limitations Clause Barred Action Against...

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A federal court in North Carolina recently dismissed a complaint brought by Bigelow Corporation against its franchisor Hound Town USA because the claims were time barred. Bigelow Corporation v. Hounds Town USA, LLC, 2023 WL...more

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The Franchise Memorandum - Issue # 268 (Distribution Issue)

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Welcome to The Franchise Memorandum by Lathrop GPM. Periodically, The Franchise Memorandum focuses on topics primarily of interest to companies that use distributors and dealers rather than manage a business format franchise...more

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FRANCHISEE 101: Bar-B-Q Blues — A Tale of Friendship, Partnership, and Deceit

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A federal appeals court reversed dismissal of a claim against a barbeque restaurant franchisor. The court found that, despite having signed releases in favor of the franchisor, a former franchisee had valid claims for...more

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Franchisor 101: The Proof Is in the Writing

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Ten years after the franchisor of the EXIT real estate system entered into a franchise agreement for a franchisee to operate an EXIT franchise in Maitland, Florida, the parties entered into another franchise agreement for a...more

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