Doing business with friends or family

If you decide to go into business with a friend or family member, you should think twice and then get your deal documented better than you would need to with a stranger. As with most of our blogs, this was preceded by another “typical” call from a real client or...

Do You Need To Get Out Of A Franchise Agreement?

Are you a franchisee considering terminating your franchise agreement or otherwise looking for a way out? You may be wondering what your options are and how to proceed. This can be a complex and delicate matter, but our team at Bundy & Fichter Law Firm is here to...

Burgerim from Industry Darling to Horror Story

In less than two years, Burgerim went from industry darling to horror story. Just before Christmas 2019, Burgerim, a rapidly growing franchisor, announced that it had hired a restructuring manager and was considering filing for bankruptcy. Days later, the...

Suggestions For Franchise Validation or Due Diligence.

For prospective franchisees, one of the best ways to learn about a franchise is to speak with current franchisees. Franchisors are required to list current franchisees and franchisees who have recently left the system in the Franchise Disclosure Document. Before...