West Coast Franchise Expo – FREE TICKET

Join our franchisee attorneys and franchisor attorneys at the 2011 West Coast Franchise Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center this November 4-6 for a fun filled, educational romp through the world of franchising.  Learn from our franchisor attorneys about what it takes to be a franchisor and the finances involved. Find out from our franchisee attorneys what to look for when …

Take Your Business to the Next Level: Hire a Franchise Attorney

When Chris Sorensen and Robin Sorensen opened their first Firehouse Subs restaurant in 1994, they say they had a passion for selling delicious sandwiches and providing great service. In the beginning, their ambition was to open a single restaurant, but they received so much early success that it wasn’t long before they decided to get the franchising ball rolling. Now, …

Top Three Reasons to Use a Franchise Attorney

When it comes to making important business decisions, the advice of an experienced attorney is an invaluable tool. If you are a businessperson who is considering selling your model of success to others by turning your company into a franchise then you need the counsel of a qualified attorney. Here are the top three reasons why it is important to …

Announcing Dental Support Plus – – the newest up and coming franchise system

The Dental Support Plus franchise system is the newest up and coming franchise.  With over 20 franchise units sold to qualified applicants in under 1 month, Dental Support Plus is blazing its trail as quite possibly one of the hottest new franchises available. The Dental Support Plus website says it all: “The Dental Support Plus™ Franchise Platform provides already profitable …

Get to Miami for the Franchise Expo South

For everyone interested in franchising, you must get to the Franchise Expo South in Miami on January 14, 15 & 16, 2011.  Better yet, the Shelton & Power attorneys will be giving seminars geared towards both Franchisors and Franchisee.  See Lynne Shelton speak on Friday, January 14 on “The Profitability of Franchising” and see Jason Power speak on Saturday, January …

Join Shelton & Power at the SouthEast Franchise Showcase

Please come this weekend to the St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater and visit with Shelton & Power and meet our newest attorney Glenn Saks.  Jason Power will be exhibiting on our behalf on both Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5.  We will also be speaking to franchisees about “Buying a Franchise the Smart Way.” So join us this Friday and …

Speaking engagements near you.

Are you looking to franchise your business?  Are you looking to buy a franchise?  If so, our attorneys are speaking to you this year.  Jason Power and Lynne Shelton of Shelton & Power, franchise law firm, are speaking at various conventions and functions this year, all geared towards helping you “expand your brand.” Here is a list of our speaking …

Houston Franchise Show

For everyone who is going to be in the Houston area this weekend, stop by and visit with one of our senior partners, Lynne Shelton at the Houston Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo. Lynne will be representing Shelton & Power at the show and speaking to franchisees about “Navigating the Buying Process.”  Her seminar will touch on such topics as how …

Franchise Expo in Ft. Lauderdale!!!

Come one, come all Join Shelton & Power at the 2011 Ft. Lauderdale Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo on June 4th and 5th. One of our senior attorneys, Jason Power, will be giving a seminar to budding entrepreneurs who are looking to buy a franchise about what to look for when buying a franchise.  Be our special guests and use …

Elimination of the Small Business Administration???

Are aspiring business owners in peril of losing yet another source of funding? Just yesterday, Shelton & Power received a notice from the International Franchise Association’s President and CEO, Stephen J. Caldeira, that the CATO Institute is looking to terminate the Small Business Administration or SBA as it is commonly known as. The SBA is and has been a valuable source …