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Hidden franchises can cause big legal problems for unwary

that unintentionally take the form of a (hidden) franchise. By definition, a franchise is a formal business relationship, typically between independent persons, that involves the sale or distribution of goods

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Advising the purchaser of a franchise business

budgets or risk being sued, Lawyers being threatened with lawsuits for speaking out, Material facts were not disclosed, Outstanding advice, Professional negligence, Refuses to take client, Rescission, Sue the lawyer, Unintentional or hidden franchises, Canada, 20100322 Advising the

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The State of the Industry: Franchising Today

of respectability Perception of lower business risk Potemkin village Private detective used Survivability (franchisee and franchisor) Unintentional franchises Vacuum of information favours dominant party Veil of secrecy We have no franchisee failures Wolf in sheep’s clothing

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The Value of Confusion

of respectability Perception of lower business risk Potemkin village Private detective used Sincerity Survivability (franchisee and franchisor) Unintentional franchises Vacuum of information favours dominant party Veil of secrecy We have no franchisee failures Wolf in sheep’s clothing

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Franchisees launch $1-billion suit against Shopper

added royalty payment, Unilateral fines, Uncharacteristically shy with media requests, Unintentional or hidden franchises, Vendor incentives, Canada, 20101221 Franchisees launch

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Druggists in revolt over handling of rebates

-interest with deceit, Rebate sharing, Sincerity, Unintentional or hidden franchises, Canada, 20101124 Druggists in

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For Whom the Legislation Bell Tolls

buying), Non-compete restrictions, Predatory actions, Suicide, Unintentional or hidden franchises, United States, 20140111 For whom

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Business Risks index (alphabetical)

drive franchisees' profits down Unilateral fines Unintentional or hidden franchises Unionization Unionization is a constitutional right Unions hold management accountable Universities provide unbiased

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Shoppers Drug Mart named in $1B class action

, Franchisee, independent contractor or employee?, Lawsuit is frivolous, without merit and will defend vigorously, Opportunism: self-interest with deceit, Rebate sharing, Sincerity, Unintentional or hidden franchises, Canada, 20101121 Shoppers drug

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Taken to the cleaners

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