New Guide Explains the Technicalities of Franchising Contracts

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c62060) has announced the addition of Franchising: Realities & Remedies, Forms Volume to their offering.

Franchising: Realities and Remedies, Forms Volume provides actual franchise agreements and completed pre-sale disclosure statements for some of the most popular franchised businesses, including residential real estate businesses, fast-food restaurants, weight control centers, hotels, and telecommunications consulting businesses.

While franchising contracts are generally considered onerous to the franchisee, the Franchising: Realities and Remedies, Forms Volume was created with fairness in mind. The authors have included extensive analysis and commentary for each paragraph of these sample forms. You'll know what to look for in an agreement-and how to proceed during negotiations. This unique desk book also addresses FTC pre-sale disclosure regulations that apply to the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular; the standards of good faith and fair dealing; and many other issues that confront franchisors and franchisees. This book is updated as needed, generally once each year.

Authors Bio:

Harold Brown

The late Harold Brown graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School. He was a founder and former council member of the ABA Franchise Forum Committee, the editor or associate editor of several legal publications, as well as the author of numerous legal articles. He had testified as a franchise expert before many federal and state legislative bodies, and lectured frequently for legal and business institutes, bar associations and law schools.

J. Michael Dady

J. Michael Dady is a partner with the firm of Dady & Garner, P.A. of Minneapolis and New York, which limits its practice to representing franchisees, dealers and distributors throughout the United States in disputes with franchisors and suppliers.

Jeffery S. Haff

Jeffery S. Haff is a partner in Jeffery S. Haff & Associates, P.A. in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Ronald K. Gardner, Jr.

Ronald K. Gardner, Jr. is a partner with the firm of Dady & Garner, P.A. of Minneapolis and New York, which limits its practice to representing franchisees, dealers and distributors throughout the United States in disputes with franchisors and suppliers.

CHAPTER 1

The FTC Rule and Uniform Offering Circular Disclosure Requirements

1.01 The FTC Rule

[1] Introduction

[2] The Rule

1.02 The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular

[1] Introduction and Comments

[2] The Revised UFOC

[3] The Amended UFOC

CHAPTER 2

General Sample Franchise Agreements

2.01 Introductory Comment

2.02 Franchise Agreement and Commentary

CHAPTER 3

The Revised Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Use in Registration States

3.01 Introduction

[1] Disclosure History

[2] The Narrow Application of the Revised UFOC

[3] Purpose of the Revised UFOC

[4] Scope of Comment

[5] The General Instructions for and Requirements of the Revised UFOC

[6] Forms to be Filed with the Application for Approval of the Revised UFOC

3.02 Overall Comments

[1] Conflicting Goals for the Revised UFOC

[2] Franchisor’s Historical Indifference to Franchisee’s Needs

[3] Use for Other Franchisees and in Development Contract Situations

3.03 The Revised UFOC and Comments on the Twenty-Three Items

3.04 Technical Aspects of the Applicability of the Revised UFOC/Adoption of the Revised UFOC

[1] The UFOC History

[2] The Phase-In Period

[3] Anomalies and Issues

3.05 Disclosure of the Capital Issues in the Revised UFOC

[1] Terms of Item 17 on Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution and Impact of Revision

[2] The Legislative Need

3.06 Informal Technical Commentary of NASAA Franchise and Business Opportunity Committee

CHAPTER 4

Jewelry Store Franchise Agreement—Sample Form, UFOC and Commentary

4.01 Franchise Agreement, Related Exhibits and Commentary

4.02 UFOC, Related Exhibits and Commentary

4.03 General Comment on the Franchise Agreement and UFOC

CHAPTER 5

Residential Real Estate Business Franchise Agreement—Sample Form and Commentary

5.01 Franchise Agreement and Commentary

5.02 General Comment on the Franchise Agreement

CHAPTER 6

Sandwich Shop Franchise Agreement—Sample Form, UFOC and Commentary

6.01 Franchise Agreement and Commentary

6.02 UFOC and Commentary

6.03 General Comment on the Franchise Agreement and UFOC

CHAPTER 7

Discount Muffler Installation Franchise Agreement—Sample Form, Supplemental Questions and Answers, and Commentary

7.01 Introductory Comment

7.02 Franchise Agreement and Commentary

7.03 Supplemental Questions and Answers Concerning the New Franchise Agreement

7.04 General Comment on the Franchise Agreement

CHAPTER 8

Hamburger Fast-Food Restaurant Franchise Agreement—Sample Form, UFOC and Commentary

8.01 Franchise Agreement and Commentary

8.02 UFOC and Commentary

8.03 General Comment on the Franchise Agreement and UFOC

CHAPTER 9

Learning Facility Franchise Agreement—Existing and Proposed Agreements, UFOC and Commentary

9.01 Existing and Proposed Franchise Agreement and Commentary

9.02 UFOC for the Proposed Franchise Agreement and Commentary

9.03 General Comment on the Existing and Proposed Franchise Agreements and the UFOC for the Proposed Franchise Agreement

CHAPTER 10

Weight Control Center Franchise Agreement— Sample Form, UFOC and Commentary

10.01 Franchise Agreement and Commentary

10.02 UFOC and Commentary

10.03 General Comment on the Franchise Agreement and UFOC

CHAPTER 11

Hotel Franchise Agreement—Sample Form, Amended and Revised UFOCs and Commentary

11.01 Franchise Agreement and Commentary

11.02 The Amended UFOC and Commentary

11.03 General Comment on the Franchise Agreement and the Amended UFOC

11.04 Introduction to the Revised UFOC

[1] The Applicable Disclosure Statement

[2] Use and Application of the Revised UFOC

[3] Comparative Analysis of the Amended and Revised UFOCs

11.05 The Revised UFOC and Commentary

11.06 General Comment on the Revised UFOC

CHAPTER 12

Hair Care Salon Franchise Agreement—Sample Form, UFOC and Commentary

12.01 Franchise Agreement and Commentary

12.02 UFOC and Commentary

12.03 General Comment to Franchise Agreement and UFOC

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