Carter & Tani Legal Blog

Earlier this week, we listened to a webinar sponsored by the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising on Franchising and COVID-19. While they obviously could not put forth any hard and fast rules about what franchisors should be doing during this crisis, they...

Investing a franchise is often a great opportunity, but not always. Like any business structure, some opportunities involve reliable parties, while others involve disreputable or fraudulent parties. A skilled and knowledgable franchisor may find a number of ways to...

In an increasingly globalized world, franchises are more popular than ever. Businesses often thrive when they are instantly recognized and feel familiar to consumers. This is especially true when it comes the franchised brands such as restaurants, bars, fast-food...

Deciding that you want to open a franchise is a big step toward owning a business. You have to ensure that you make the best decision for your situation when you're trying to narrow down your options. There are several things that you need to review and focus on...

During the holiday season, we pause to reflect as we enter a new year and decade. We are reminded of how fortunate we are on both a business and personal level. We are enriched in many ways by our relationship with our clients and business associates. In...