Advice for Future Franchisors

Article by: Lynne D. Shelton

When we talk with business owners, many times they have questions regarding what they should be evaluating and thinking about when they are planning on franchising. This article is designed to focus the business owner on whether they can or should franchise, and if so, what they need to be working on to get ready. Franchising is not a business …

Is it a Franchise or a Business Opportunity?

Article by: Lynne D. Shelton

What is the difference between a franchise opportunity any business opportunity? A business opportunity simply gets you started in a business. Once you start your business, you are basically left on your own. In contrast, franchise opportunities imply a contractual relationship with the franchising company, a partnership that will exist as long as you’re in business, typically 10, 20 or …

Operation Manuals

Article by: Lynne D. Shelton

When you, the Franchisor, retain Shelton Law & Associates to review or write your operation manuals for your franchisees, you will receive a full review of your existing documents first, followed by a full comprehensive strategy meeting with upper level managers and trainers. Upon the discovery of the best outline for your franchise, we will provide a complete set of …

Creation of Operation Manuals

Article by: Lynne D. Shelton

When you, the Franchisor, retain Shelton Law & Associates to review or write your operation manuals for your franchisees, you will receive a full review of your existing documents first, followed by a full comprehensive strategy meeting with upper level managers and trainers. Upon the discovery of the best outline for your franchise, we will provide a complete set of …

Best Practices to Protect Trade Secrets

Article by: Jason W. Power & Lynne D. Shelton

To protect its Intellectual Property Rights (“IPR”) by demonstrating that certain information qualifies as a trade secret, companies should consider the following: 1. Develop and Implement an Overall Intellectual Property Rights Protection Program. Whether a company is just starting out or is a multinational company with enormous revenues, an effective IPR protection strategy or program (“Program”) is critical to a …