by Carmen D. Caruso | May 17, 2017 | disclosure violations, Franchisees, Fraud Claims
In a case of interest to franchisors, franchisees, dealers and their attorneys, Carl A. Dissette, et al v. Pie Five Pizza Company, Inc., Randall E. Gier, Mark H. Ramage, and Rave Restaurant Group, Inc., 16 C 11389 (N.D. Ill.), federal judge Thomas R. Durkin of the...
by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 20, 2016 | Agreements, Franchisees
Imagine being asked to sign a contract to make a major purchase, like a franchise, asking questions of the franchise seller, getting your questions answered, and making your decision to purchase based on the answers to your questions. Then you read the proposed...
by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 19, 2016 | Franchisees, Good Faith & Fair Dealing
Imagine being asked to sign a contract to be in business with someone else for 5, 10, or 15 years or longer. Over the years many new situations will arise: Over 15 years you will likely face new competitors, new technologies, and shifting demand for your product or...