Monthly Archives: October 2024
Thinking About Buying a Franchise After a Franchise Show? Here’s What You Need to Know
Oct 31, 2024 - Blog by Goldstein Law Firm |If you recently attended a franchise show and are thinking about buying a franchise, there is a lot you need to know. Buying a franchise is a major investment; and, while franchise ownership presents many opportunities, there is also a lot that can go wrong. Before you sign a franchise agreement, be sure to follow these 10 tips from national franchisee attorney Jeffrey M. Goldstein.
Are Franchisors’ Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Enforceable in Massachusetts?
Oct 24, 2024 - Blog by Goldstein Law Firm |As a franchisee, there is a good chance that you are required to resolve any disputes with your franchisor through alternative dispute resolution (ADR)—either mediation or arbitration. Franchisors like mandatory ADR clauses for a variety of reasons, and they tend to favor mandatory arbitration clauses in particular. Arbitrating a dispute with your franchisor requires experienced legal representation; and, if you are facing a dispute with your franchisor in Massachusetts, you will want to speak with a Boston franchise attorney as soon as possible.
7 Important Tips for Facing a Dispute with Your Franchisor
Oct 17, 2024 - Blog by Goldstein Law Firm |If you are facing a dispute with your franchisor, you need to be very careful to protect yourself. Whether your goal is to save your franchise or to exit the system and move on to your next opportunity, you need to avoid a variety of mistakes that could prove very costly. As national franchise lawyer Jeffrey M. Goldstein explains, while franchisees have clear legal rights, these rights are limited in various respects, and those who do not take advantage of the rights they have available can find themselves facing unnecessary consequences.
