You may be the owner of an illegal and accidental franchise and not even know it.
Restaurant Law
AUGUST 17, 2016
Beware: If you own more than one restaurant which operates under the same name, you may have created an illegal and unintended franchise. This sounds crazy, but it is actually very common and the consequences of creating an unintended franchise are substantial, serious, and include the possibility of both personal and criminal liability. Many well-intentioned operators have tried to avoid the franchise tag by referring to their business relationships and partnerships as a “license,” or a “capita
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