State general franchise relationship laws are critical to resolving franchise disputes in states where such laws have been enacted and apply to the franchise. However, also keep in mind that even in states where there isn't a general franchise relationship law, there may be industry specific laws that provide comparable protections. For example, while Maine does not have a general franchise relationship law, it has a statute that specifically regulates the treatment and termination of distributors of power equipment, machinery, and appliances. Similarly, many states have laws protecting farm equipment dealers, and many states have "ABC" laws regulating relations between brewers and beer distributors, etc.
It is absolutely essential that consumers be protected by state laws after they buy a franchise. Wrongful termination of a franchise agreement is unacceptable. The more resources that franchisees have to fend off such violations the better!
Excellent link to a site selling franchises where the broker doesn’t have the courage to name brands. This moron cannot spell lawyer and professes to be an attorney. Big words are tough but come on.
We waited until the Italians came to Australia to build the place. Long before my time but they tell me it was hard work watching. The first kick in the butt I ever received came from an Italian fruiterer who could run a hell of a lot faster than he looked. Ahh the things you try to get away with in your 40’s.
It was widely reported on Blue MauMau and is loosely based on Wisconsin's law.
After passage, the IFA and some of it's members, mostly Dunkin' Donuts (then in the process of vigorously suing hundreds of it's franchisees to get their businesses for free)' tried to have it repealed.
DDIFO, the Dunkin' system's independent franchisee association, fought the repeal successfully and negotiated an amended law that all seem to be able live with a few years out. Courageous given the raft of litigation against franchisees for allegedly trumped up charges-some brave souls volunteered to speak at legislative hearings, knowing putting their own franchises at risk. Bravo!
The IFA's threats of having it's franchisor's pull out of RI seem pretty silly and low right now, don't they?
Next DDIFO is now tackling the issues on a Federal scope with the introduction of the Universal Franchisee Bill of Rights. We'll make sure every DD franchisee is protected! Only a few brave and courageous men are capable of gathering support against IFA movements in Rhode Island shot down. We'll soon support GA once membership numbers improve.
For now, gimme a "D"!, gimme a "D"!, gimme an "I"!, gimme a "F"!, gimme an "O"! - go D-D-I-F-O!
Other Laws Protecting Franchisees and Distributors
State general franchise relationship laws are critical to resolving franchise disputes in states where such laws have been enacted and apply to the franchise. However, also keep in mind that even in states where there isn't a general franchise relationship law, there may be industry specific laws that provide comparable protections. For example, while Maine does not have a general franchise relationship law, it has a statute that specifically regulates the treatment and termination of distributors of power equipment, machinery, and appliances. Similarly, many states have laws protecting farm equipment dealers, and many states have "ABC" laws regulating relations between brewers and beer distributors, etc.
It is absolutely essential
It is absolutely essential that consumers be protected by state laws after they buy a franchise. Wrongful termination of a franchise agreement is unacceptable. The more resources that franchisees have to fend off such violations the better!
What is a lawer, is it an attoney?
Excellent link to a site selling franchises where the broker doesn’t have the courage to name brands. This moron cannot spell lawyer and professes to be an attorney. Big words are tough but come on.
This is the type of come-in that only fools go for. My suggestion would be for any franchise buyer to AVOID this site and anyone associated with it. Franchise For Sale | Information on Franchises and Business Opportunities
An attoney is an Italian attorney. Everyone but you knows that.
Don't y'all have Eyetalians in Australia?
We waited
We waited until the Italians came to Australia to build the place. Long before my time but they tell me it was hard work watching. The first kick in the butt I ever received came from an Italian fruiterer who could run a hell of a lot faster than he looked. Ahh the things you try to get away with in your 40’s.
Rhode Island also has such a law
It was widely reported on Blue MauMau and is loosely based on Wisconsin's law.
After passage, the IFA and some of it's members, mostly Dunkin' Donuts (then in the process of vigorously suing hundreds of it's franchisees to get their businesses for free)' tried to have it repealed.
DDIFO, the Dunkin' system's independent franchisee association, fought the repeal successfully and negotiated an amended law that all seem to be able live with a few years out. Courageous given the raft of litigation against franchisees for allegedly trumped up charges-some brave souls volunteered to speak at legislative hearings, knowing putting their own franchises at risk. Bravo!
The IFA's threats of having it's franchisor's pull out of RI seem pretty silly and low right now, don't they?
That's Right!
Next DDIFO is now tackling the issues on a Federal scope with the introduction of the Universal Franchisee Bill of Rights. We'll make sure every DD franchisee is protected! Only a few brave and courageous men are capable of gathering support against IFA movements in Rhode Island shot down. We'll soon support GA once membership numbers improve.
For now, gimme a "D"!, gimme a "D"!, gimme an "I"!, gimme a "F"!, gimme an "O"! - go D-D-I-F-O!