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David Azrin in front of a franchise restaurant

Franchising Distribution & Licensing

Franchise Sales: New Guidelines Prohibit the Use of Franchisee Questionnaires in the Sales Process

Franchisors can no longer use franchisee questionnaires during the franchise sales process, accordi

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David T. Azrin

David T. Azrin

Partner

10/27/22

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Franchising Distribution & Licensing

Intellectual Property

When is a “Franchisee” Actually a Glorified “Employee”?

The battle to define the dividing line between two business models (franchisee versus employee) continues i...

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David T. Azrin

David T. Azrin

Partner

10/21/20

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Coronavirus Response

Franchising Distribution & Licensing

Intellectual Property

Project Group Issues New Guidelines About Selling Franchises During the Pandemic

Franchisors and state regulators have been struggling with the issue of how franchisors can continue to sel...

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David T. Azrin

David T. Azrin

Partner

06/23/20

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Coronavirus Response

Franchising Distribution & Licensing

Intellectual Property

Some State Franchise Regulators Extend Deadlines for Renewal Registration in Light of Coronavirus Pandemic

Six of the 13 franchise registration states have formally extended the deadline for filing renewal applicat...

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David T. Azrin

David T. Azrin

Partner

04/22/20