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“WE PROBABLY KNOW WAY TOO MUCH ABOUT EACH OTHER.”

At Cheng Cohen, we’re all about collaboration, and not just in the courtroom. Did you know that our team eats lunch together every day? Enjoy a look behind the scenes.

June 07, 2021 | Tips and Tools

Don’t leave your sweepstakes up to “chance”

Sponsoring a sweepstakes can be a great way for a franchise brand to help drive sales to the brand’s franchised…

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July 23, 2020 | Tips and Tools

Do You Need to Amend your FDD to Address the Impact of COVID-19?

During these unprecedented times, the question of what constitutes a “material change” that would require an FDD amendment is particularly challenging, as franchisors consider the impact of COVID-19.

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July 25, 2019 | Tips and Tools

Virtual Kitchens Pop Up to Satisfy Food Delivery Demand

Keeping up with food delivery orders is a growing problem for franchised restaurants. Virtual kitchens are one solution that some brands are testing.

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July 23, 2019 | Tips and Tools

Legal Considerations for Franchisors Expanding into Inner-City Markets

With suburban markets growing increasingly saturated, some franchisors have started exploring new opportunities for growth in inner-city markets.   Cheng Cohen…

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December 07, 2018 | Tips and Tools

Is Your Business Ready for FASB’s Revenue-Recognition Standards?

Privately held franchisors must begin adopting the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) new revenue-recognition standards in their 2019 reporting period. In this post we review FASB’s latest guidance to help you prepare.

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March 24, 2018 | Tips and Tools

ADA-Compliant Websites: Why are Franchisors Being Sued?

In recent years, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against companies, including franchisors, alleging that their websites do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  We provide short answers to common questions these lawsuits raise.

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October 23, 2017 | Tips and Tools

Are Your Franchisees Prepared for Disaster?

Disaster could strike at any moment. What measures should a franchised business take to prepare? We explore one important aspect of a disaster readiness plan—insurance — and three critical steps a franchisor should take to verify that its franchisees have proper insurance in place.

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August 24, 2017 | Tips and Tools

10 Tips to Prepare Your Franchised Brand for Sale

The latest Cheng Cohen Alert offers 10 key tips to companies considering a sale of their brand.

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August 10, 2017 | Tips and Tools

Considerations for Email Domains

The latest Cheng Cohen Alert outlines some key points that franchisors should consider regarding email domains.

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