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Some people think that opening a new franchise is an easy task because the franchisee can benefit from the knowledge of the franchisor. The fact is that opening a new franchise takes just as much work as opening any other business. There are several things that you...
Buying into a franchise is an excellent way to become a business owner. Franchises help entrepreneurs with investment capital tap into demand for a specific brand’s goods or services. They can bring a popular company to a local audience. Once people are aware of the...
At its core, franchising involves the use of trademarks, trade secrets, and other forms of Intellectual property (IP). Franchisees are investing in a brand’s awareness, which often derives from name recognition, logos, slogans, and other trademarked items. Investors...
On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the stay on a nationwide preliminary injunction in the ongoing Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) litigation. This decision effectively reinstates the injunction, thereby halting the...
On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) compliance requirements by granting an emergency stay of a nationwide preliminary injunction. The injunction, issued earlier in December by the U.S....
On December 3, 2024, U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant in Texas issued a nationwide injunction halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Prior to the injunction, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) would have required most U.S. corporations,...
Dady & Gardner, P.A. Partners listed in Who’s Who Legal’s Thought Leaders in 2024 We are thrilled to share the exceptional news that seven partners at Dady & Gardner, P.A., have been selected to Who’s Who Legal in the Franchising sector for 2024. This...
We are thrilled to announce that Ronald K. Gardner, Jr., a distinguished member of Dady & Gardner, P.A., has been honored as one of the 12 Who’s Who Legal “Global Elite" Thought Leaders in the Franchising sector by Who’s Who Legal for the year 2024. This...
Dady & Gardner Partner Andrew Malzahn recently prevailed in an argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in a noncompete dispute involving a former franchisee operating a pizzeria following the expiration of the franchise agreement....
The relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee is, in many ways, similar to a marriage. It is meant to be founded on honesty, trust, and accountability. And just like marriage, it is not uncommon for a franchisor and a franchisee to have their differences. If...