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 …

Franchise business data update

The U.S. Census Bureau has reported comprehensive data of franchising.  According to the Bureau, franchises with paid employees account for 10.5% of US business. After studying 295 industries, spanning 4.3 million businesses, 453,326 were franchise related businesses.                                                     Along with the above total sales, franchised businesses were made up primarily of franchisee-owned at 77.4% and employed approximately 6.3 million employees. …

Shelton & Power is speaking at NOVA!

Are you are looking to buy a franchise and want to know the basics of investigation and the legal requirements necessary? If so, look to NOVA SouthEastern University on November 19, 2010 and January 27, 2011.  On the above dates, Shelton & Power’s own Jason Power will be speaking about the legal requirements surrounding a franchise purchase. Along with Cheryl Babcock, …

Is Colorado changing the rules of franchise disclosure?

If so, then it could mean more work for franchisors.  The Colorado Court of Appeals has set forth a decision which, although the parties are seeking certiorari review, could impact the way franchisors disclose information to prospective franchisees. The case is Coffee Bean, LLC v. Peaberry Coffee, Inc.  In that case the general issue of whether compliance with the FTC …

Free ticket to the West Coast Franchise Expo.

YOU ARE INVITED!!! The franchise law offices of Shelton & Power, LLC cordially invite you to attend the West Coast Franchise Expo in Los Angeles, CA on Friday November 5, Saturday November 6, and Sunday November 7.  Click the ticket below to receive your FREE admissions ticket courtesy of Shelton & Power.  We look forward to meeting you in Los …

How to Buy a Franchise with your Retirement Funds

HOW TO BUY A FRANCHISE WITH YOUR RETIREMENT FUNDS No, this is not a class that our attorneys are teaching, but a great book that is on sale now.  Written by Daniel Cordoba of Asset Exchange Strategies and co-authored by Lynne Shelton & Jason Power of Shelton & Power, this book is a guide to purchasing your franchise using your retirement funds.  The goal of this …

See Shelton & Power at the Franchise Expo South

Come one come all to the Franchise Expo South January 14-16, 2011.  Best of all, we are giving you a free pass to join us at the show. Simply click on the ticket below and enter your information to receive your free pass to the show. We will be looking for you there. If you need assistance or would like to …

Happy Holidays

From our families to yours, Shelton & Power is wishing you a Happy Holidays, a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. We look forward to working together with you in 2011. Lynne Shelton & Jason Power

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 …

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 …