Area development and multi-unit franchise agreements are commonly used to facilitate the orderly expansion of a franchise system by granting a developer the right—and obligation—to open multiple locations within a defined territory over a specified period. Central to these agreements is the development schedule, which establishes the timing and sequence for opening each location. The…
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A franchise is a complex business relationship governed by a franchise agreement, which gives the franchisee the right to operate a business using the franchisor’s brand, system, and other intellectual property in exchange for ongoing fees. But this relationship becomes increasingly complex as a franchisee owns more units or locations. Multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees continue…
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Congratulations to RIW’s Franchise Group Chair, Eric Sigman, for being named a 2025 Legal Eagle by Franchise Times magazine! As a corporate transactional attorney with a deep focus on franchise law, Eric counsels single-unit and multi-unit franchisees on all aspects of negotiating franchise and multi-unit and area development agreements, capital structures, financing, corporate formation, mergers…
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For a franchisee, entering into a franchise agreement with a franchisor is just the first step in their new journey to entrepreneurship. Following the execution of the franchise agreement, the franchisee will simultaneously go through the franchisor-required training while also making one of the most important decisions in the process—selecting the location of their business. This location…
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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk, where we bring back franchise consultant Greg Mohr to revisit one of our favorite topics: franchising! In this episode, we’ll be defining what a franchise is, the various franchise options that are available in today’s market, and so much more. Transaction Talk is a podcast co-hosted by…
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You have one location and are killing it: your buildout and operation costs are far less than you expected, while your revenues, and relatedly, your profits, far exceed your wildest dreams. You are thrilled by your return on investment and what you have achieved. You now want to get bigger—much bigger. But you realize that there…
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RIW shareholders Eric Sigman and Ari Stern recently attended the American Bar Association’s 46th Annual Forum on Franchising, held in Dallas, Texas. Eric and Ari joined a distinguished gathering of leaders in franchise law, contributing to and gaining insights from dynamic sessions that addressed a broad spectrum of issues shaping the future of franchise law….
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Boston Magazine has selected ten RIW attorneys as “Top Lawyers” in the publication’s annual list of the region’s leading lawyers. This prestigious recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and its standing in the legal community. Spanning several practice areas and industries, the RIW lawyers named to the list include: Kimberly Alley…
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Three RIW attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers® in America, and one lawyer was named among Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch. The RIW lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® in America are: Bradley L. Croft – Construction Litigation and Construction Law Daniel J. Goldberg – Construction Litigation Ari N. Stern – Franchise Law…
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Franchising is a method of distributing products or services through the license of a brand and a system. It can be a lucrative growth strategy for a business (the franchisor) as it allows a business to grow its brand through providing the use of its intellectual property to others (the franchisee) in exchange for certain…
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