Allegations, Evidence and Court Findings: Standards for Responsible Lawsuit Reporting
Court filings can place allegations, denials, advocacy, sworn accounts and judicial decisions in the same public record, but those materials […]
Franchise Due Diligence: A Practical Framework for Reviewing Contracts, Costs and Risk
Franchise due diligence is not complete when a buyer receives a Franchise Disclosure Document, reads sales materials and reaches the
Franchise Training and Support: Evaluating Promises, Obligations and Performance
Franchise training and support can influence whether a new operator understands the system, opens on schedule and knows where to
Franchise Fees and Undisclosed Costs: Assessing the Full Investment
The initial franchise fee is not the full price of establishing and operating a franchised business. Franchise Fees and Costs
Franchise Earnings Claims: Evaluating Item 19 Financial Performance Representations
A financial figure is not the same as a reliable expectation. A franchise system may report strong sales, attractive averages
Franchise Disclosure Document Item 3: How to Evaluate Litigation History
Reviewing litigation disclosures before making a franchise commitment can reveal how contractual disagreements arise, how the franchisor responds and whether
Mediation Clauses in Franchise Agreements: Requirements, Enforcement and Litigation Risk
A franchise agreement may require a dispute to pass through written notice, internal negotiation and mediation before either party can
Lawsuit Dismissal: Procedural Outcomes, Merits Decisions and What They Mean
Reporting that a lawsuit was simply “dismissed” leaves the most important questions unanswered. The legal basis, operative wording and scope
Federal Lawsuit Records: How to Verify Dockets, Case Numbers and Court Orders
An online statement that a business or individual “was sued” is only a claim until it can be connected to
BlingleLawsuit: Court Record, Allegations, Dismissal and Case Timeline
A group of Blingle! franchisees and their owners brought a federal action against the franchisor, its parent organization, affiliated service