Information and materials from the 2018 IFA Legal Symposium in Washington, D.C.

Franchise compliance programs can have many benefits. Reap the rewards of a culture of compliance. We’ve heard that saying, “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast,” which is believed to have been coined by business leader Peter Drucker. The saying implies that while strategies can be created for a business, the success or failure of those strategies will be determined by the culture that permeates the organization.

Unsure about wage rules that affect your employees? Consider consulting experienced counsel or HR professionals to ensure that your pay practices comply.

The best way to avoid litigation is to make exemplary performance a central goal of your system. 

A company culture that is predicated upon solution management will continue to thrive and generate unity by adapting and preparing for change.

The first line of defense when problems arise, franchisor malpractice insurance is the cornerstone of a prudent risk management program. It’s coverage you hope you will never need, yet it is also the best way to ensure the franchisor’s long term financial success.

While “franchise diligence” creates additional burdens from the standpoint of buyers and sellers, if it’s done right, the result will be better outcomes that can drive future system-wide improvements.

A properly negotiated lease protects the franchised business, as well as the franchise network and the brand.

Because employers face significant costs to purchase, maintain, and replace uniforms, tools, and equipment, it’s no surprise that some employers wonder whether they can shift these costs to employees. 

There are no easy answers when a violation of the franchise sales laws occurs. The better approach is to encourage franchisors to implement and support effective sales compliance programs designed to prevent violations and serve as an early warning system when mistakes happen.