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Negotiating a Franchise Agreement: Exclusive Franchise Territory

If you’re buying a franchise, it’s important to understand the scope of your protected area of business and franchise territory when negotiating a franchise agreement.  It’s also good to have general knowledge of franchisee rights under state and federal franchise … Continue reading

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Restaurant Contract Management, Supply Chain Management & Franchise Law

Restaurant supply chain management and contract management is paramount for multi-unit restaurant profitability, whether it’s a local brand, regional restaurant chain, or national franchise.  It’s also important to understand how contract law and franchise law impact supply contract management.  Individual … Continue reading

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Restaurant Owners: More Wage & Tip Pool Violations to Avoid

Restaurant owners frequently work in their own restaurants as cooks, bartenders, servers, etc. Yet despite doing the same job, an employer working as a restaurant employee doesn’t have the same rights as other employees. Under state and federal law, certain … Continue reading

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Service & Restaurant Employee Wages: Avoid Labor Law Litigation

Restaurants and other service-based businesses benefit from an exception to state and federal minimum wage laws, allowing employees who receive tips for their services to be paid less than the $7.25 federal minimum.  In Texas, “tipped employees” may be paid … Continue reading

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