Battle over the Franchisor Business Judgment Rule and the Path to Peace Brian B. Schnell and Ronald K. Gardner, Jr. In successful franchise systems, both the franchisor and the franchisees obsess over the franchisees’ bottom line. Healthy franchise systems also see...
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The Federal Fair Franchise Act of 2015 – Not So Outrageous After All
The Federal Fair Franchise Act of 2015 – Not So Outrageous After All At least some franchisor advocates have indicated outrage at the idea that federal legislation such as the Fair Franchise Act of 2015 has been introduced (not passed, but simply introduced) to...
Dady & Gardner featured in Hennepin Lawyer
Dady & Gardner is pleased to have our law office featured in the Hennepin Lawyer, member publication of the Hennepin County Bar Association. (View PDF here)
Dady & Gardner, P.A., recognized as “Band 1” franchisee law firm by Chambers U.S.A
We are delighted to announce that our firm, Dady & Gardner, P.A., has once again been recognized as the only “Band 1” franchisee law firm in America by Chambers U.S.A. “Band 1” represents the very best ranking available from Chambers U.S.A., which bases its...
Change In Franchise Business Model
What if your franchisor requires a significant system change Can My Franchisor Really Make Me Do That? Imagine receiving notice from your franchisor outlining a significant system change (a costly store renovation, a new menu, a new point-of-sale (POS) system). The...
Mission Statement
Watch the video by ReelLawyers below about Dady Gardner’s Mission Statement. Mission Statement from ReelLawyers on Vimeo. Does Dady and Gardner have a mission statement? Here at Dady and Gardner we do have a mission statement and it really has its start in the...
Franchise Renewal: Rights, Obligations, and Notices
Franchise Renewal: Rights, Obligations, and Notices When prospective franchisees are investigating a franchise opportunity, they tend to focus on the terms that will have the most immediate impact on them—the amount of the initial franchise fee, the ongoing royalty...
If a franchisor refuses to renew, what are the franchisee’s remedies?
If a franchisor refuses to renew, what are the franchisee’s remedies? I’ve been doing this work for franchisees and dealers for a long time and this issue about renewal comes up more and more often. I used to argue (I’ve given up, because I’ve been unsuccessful) that...
What are the rights of the franchisee when facing termination by the franchisor?
What are the rights of the franchisee when facing termination by the franchisor? Generally speaking, most operators of franchises and dealerships have an expectation that if they do the job, they’re going to be able to continue so long as they’re capable of...