If you are faced with signing an updated franchise agreement at the time of renewal, you may feel like you are facing an impossible choice. Many franchisors present these documents as "take it or leave it," suggesting that your right to operate will simply expire if...
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What remedies apply after misleading franchise recruitment?
Fraud or misrepresentation during franchise recruitment can leave you with losses that affect both your business and personal finances. Minnesota law gives franchisees several ways to respond when a franchisor makes misleading statements or hides key facts....
Dady & Gardner, P.A. Announces Expansion with Opening of New East Coast Office
Office to be led by Veteran Franchise Attorney Nicole Liguori Micklich, joined by Attorneys Sam Agostini and Linda Urso Minneapolis, MN — December 3, 2025 — For Immediate Release — Attorney Advertising — Dady & Gardner, P.A. is pleased to announce its continued...
Dady & Gardner, P.A. Partner Ronald K. Gardner, Jr. recognized by Who’s Who Legal’s “Global Elite” Thought Leader in 2024
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 Prevails in an Argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
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 Giant Has Awoken: Franchisors in FTC’s Crosshairs
In his April 2023, Franchising column in the New York Law Journal, Dady and Gardner, P.A. attorney, Ronald Gardner, analyzes the FTC Rule and reflects on his predictions on how the consequences of franchisor behavior would result in relationship and control changes...
Dady & Gardner, P.A. Announces Andrew M. Malzahn as Partner
Dady & Gardner, P.A. is pleased to announce that Andrew M. Malzahn has been named partner. Andrew has been instrumental in the growth of Dady & Gardner, P.A., and excels in representing franchisees in disputes against their franchisors. Congratulations,...
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) *NOTICE: This blog is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as providing...
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...
Dady & Gardner, PA Rated #1 Once Again By Chambers USA 2012
Dady & Gardner, PA Rated #1 Once Again By Chambers USA 2012 Dady & Gardner, PA is proud to announce that Chambers USA has once again recognized it as the top law firm in the United States in the field of Franchisee Law. Chambers states, “This impressive firm...
