The Legal Aspects of the Franchise Relationship

Richard J. Hunter; Hctor R. Lozada

Authors

Richard J. Hunter
Hctor R. Lozada

Keywords:

security; franchise disclosure document; antitrust; franchise contract; negotiation and drafting

Abstract

In Part II of our study, the authors deal with the myriad of legal issues that pervade the franchise relationship. Of particular interest are the differences between the sale of a franchise and the sale of a security; an analysis of the elements of the critical Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD); a detailed look at the franchise contract; some "special protections" available to automobile dealers and petroleum dealers in the United States; and the relationship between franchising and U.S. antitrust law (which provides a fertile area of litigation between franchisors and franchisees). The purpose of Part II is to inform the franchisee about the issues that will require professional attention by a competent and well-versed franchise contract advisor and legal expert.

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The Legal Aspects of the Franchise Relationship. (2013). Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 13(33), 1-14. https://journalofbusiness.org/index.php/GJMBR/article/view/

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Author Biographies

Richard J. Hunter

Dr. Hector R. Lozada is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Director of the Institute for International Business at the Stillman School of Business, Seton Hall University. He earned his Ph.D. in Marketing from Seton Hall University, where he has since dedicated his academic career. Dr. Lozada's research interests span the legal aspects of franchising, international business, and marketing strategy. He has contributed to scholarly discourse with works such as "The Legal Aspects of the Franchise Relationship" and "Sex Discrimination, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Equal Pay, and Title IX as Applied to the Women's National Soccer Team." Recognized as a Fellow by the Global Journals and Membership Body, Dr. Lozada continues to mentor students and advance research in his field.

Hctor R. Lozada

Dr. Hector R. Lozada is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Director of the Institute for International Business at the Stillman School of Business, Seton Hall University. He earned his Ph.D. in Marketing from Seton Hall University, where he has since dedicated his academic career. Dr. Lozada's research interests span the legal aspects of franchising, international business, and marketing strategy. He has contributed to scholarly discourse with works such as "The Legal Aspects of the Franchise Relationship" and "Sex Discrimination, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Equal Pay, and Title IX as Applied to the Women's National Soccer Team." Recognized as a Fellow by the Global Journals and Membership Body, Dr. Lozada continues to mentor students and advance research in his field.

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