David B. Ramsey, Esq., a franchise lawyer with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP, presented to the Greater NY Chamber of Commerce about “How to Legally Franchise Your Business Format to Expand Outlets of Your Business.” David explained what is franchising; gave examples...
Artificial intelligence ("AI") tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have become go-to resources for busy executives trying to organize their thoughts, research legal concepts, and prepare talking points before meeting with their attorneys. It feels productive — even...
Franchisors and their management teams which elect to ignore the mandates of federal and state franchise registration/disclosure laws - - by failing to register when necessary, effecting disclosure as required or by engaging in fraudulent conduct - - can expect to...
Franchise networks are not immune from disputes. Typically, actions commenced by a franchisor against a franchisee involve one or more of the following areas: unpaid royalties, advertising contributions, or other fees; in-term or post-term non-compete provisions; use...
