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An Introduction to Franchising
Terry R. Bynum, II
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C. 2101 West Clinton Avenue, Suite 102
Huntsville, AL 35805 256-535-1100
www.LanierFord.com
© 2014
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History of Franchising in the U.S.
1851.
Turn of 20th century – product franchises.
Baby boom – business format franchising.
Interstate highways.
Regulation, oil embargo.
Rapid expansion.
BYOB
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Franchise Regulation
California.
Federal Trade Commission.
Little FTCs.
17 states.
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What Is a Franchise?
Payment.
Trademark.
Assistance or control.
All or nothing.
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Exclusions
Employer-employee.
Cooperative associations.
Single-license relationships.
Certification programs.
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Certification Programs
Owns registered certification mark.
Licenses mark exclusively to third parties.
Does not discriminate between providers.
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Inadvertent Franchises
Fines.
Rescission and buyback.
Punitive and treble damages.
Felony.
Joint and several liability.
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Why Franchise?
Rapid and inexpensive growth.
Reduced exposure to liability.
No dilution of management.
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Why Not Franchise?
Failure to follow rules can lead to FTC and state liability.
Could lose benefit of trademark exclusivity.
Damage to brand reputation with failure.
Distraction to core business.
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What Is Regulated?
No substance.
• Securities.
Disclosure.
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What Do You Have to Provide?
Franchise disclosure document (UFOC).
• Plain English.
• 14 days prior to execution.
Franchise agreement.
• Ancillary documents.
Operations manual.
Financial statements.
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Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 1 – Franchisor and Affiliates.
Item 2 – Business Experience.
Item 3 – Litigation.
Item 4 – Bankruptcy.
Item 5 – Initial Fees.
Item 6 – Other Fees.
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Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 7 – Estimated Initial Investment.
Item 8 – Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services.
Item 9 – Franchisee’s Obligations.
Item 10 – Financing.
Item 11 – Franchisor’s Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems & Training.
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Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 12 – Territory.
Item 13 – Trademarks.
Item 14 – Patents & Copyrights.
Item 15 – Obligation to Participate.
Item 16 – Restrictions on what the Franchisee May Sell.
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Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 17 – Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution.
Item 18 – Public Figures.
Item 19 – Financial Performance Representation.
Item 20 – Outlets and Franchisee Information.
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Franchise Disclosure Document
Item 21 – Financial Statements.
Item 22 – Contracts.
Item 23 – Receipt.
Exhibits – State Administrators and Agents for Service of Process, Operations Manual TOC, Financial Statements, Multi-State Addendum, Franchise Agreement.
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Franchise Agreement
Grant of the license:
• Trademarks.
• Geographic scope.
• Exclusivity.
• Competition by franchisor.
• Term.
• Renewal.
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Franchise Agreement
Franchisee’s obligations:
• Full time and attention vs. absentee ownership.
• What can you sell? What services can you offer?
• Advertising rules.
• Reporting obligations.
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Franchise Agreement
Franchisor’s obligations.
• Site selection.
• Training.
• Operational support.
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Franchise Agreement
Fees:
• Initial franchise fee.
• Royalties.
• Marketing fund.
Transfer and assignability.
Default and termination.
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Other Agreements
Confidentiality agreement.
Non-disclosure & non-competition agreement.
Guaranty & assumption agreement.
General release.
Electronic funds transfer agreement.
Multi-state addendum.
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Operations Manual
Outline.
The system.
Incorporated into FA.
Franchisor updates.
Trade secrets.
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Financial Statements
Audited financial statements.
Phase-in period.
Affiliate company.
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Amendments
Annual.
Quarterly.
State requirements.
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Questions?
Terry R. Bynum, II Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
2101 West Clinton Ave., Suite 102 Huntsville, Alabama
256-535-1100 www.LanierFord.com