It will soon be that time of year when we will be working with our franchisor clients to prepare the required year-end updates to their Franchise Disclosure Document and file state registration renewal applications. If you are a franchisor with a December 31 year end,...
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Financial Performance Representations: The Effect of COVID-19 and other Issues relating to Compliance with Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document
by ctani | Dec 15, 2020 | Business Law, Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Firm News, Franchise, Subfranchisor
In October of 2020, the attorneys at Carter & Tani attended the virtual American Bar Association Forum on Franchising’s annual franchise law seminar. Among the wide range of topics presented was a workshop on financial performance representations (FPRs). There...
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2021 from Carter & Tani
by Doris Carter | Dec 14, 2020 | Business Law, Carter & Tani Legal Blog, Firm News, Franchise
As the year 2020 draws to a close, we at Carter & Tani send you our greetings and best wishes this holiday season. This was a historic year, with the COVID pandemic affecting every aspect of life and business all over the globe. We hope you stayed well, or if...
Franchisor Considerations in Light of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
On behalf of Carter & Tani | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
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...
Check for complaints before entering a franchise agreement
On behalf of Carter & Tani | Feb 13, 2020 | Firm News
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...
The different types of franchises
On behalf of Carter & Tani | Feb 10, 2020 | Firm News
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...
Franchise points to consider before signing a contract
On behalf of Carter & Tani | Feb 7, 2020 | Firm News
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...
Happy Holidays and Prosperous 2020 from Carter & Tani
On behalf of Carter & Tani | Dec 23, 2019 | Firm News
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...
Happy Holidays and Prosperous 2020 from Carter & Tani
On behalf of Carter & Tani | Dec 23, 2019 | Firm News
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...
Carter & Tani Sponsors Great Prairie Trail CROP Hunger Walk 2019
On behalf of Carter & Tani | Oct 7, 2019 | Firm News
sponsored the Great Prairie Trail CROP Hunger Walk 2019, which was held on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Additionally, both partners participated in the 3-mile walk. Donations to CROP Hunger Walks help provide food, water and other...
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