The FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) Explained

If you are a potential franchisee considering investing in a franchise, one key step in your due diligence is will be to receive and review the Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD. The purpose of the FDD is to give you an informed understanding of the risks,...

How to Solve Business Partner Disputes Productively

A business partnership is like a marriage in a lot of ways. You and your business partners joined together because you had a common purpose that you both found worth pursuing for your mutual benefit. And, like a marriage, your partnership means you have rights but...

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Franchise

From yoga studios to restaurants to gyms to professional service companies and everything in between, owning and operating your own franchise can be a great way to become your own boss and rake in serious cash while building on brand name recognition and other...

The Importance of Working With a Lawyer to Create Your LLC

Creating an LLC is an important step in the early days of your business, and, when done properly, can protect you and your business from disastrous financial consequences. If you have Googled “how to create an LLC,” you have no doubt been bombarded with ads selling...

New Dance Workout that Tones Your Guns: 180SoulFit

Meet This Month’s Hot Entrepreneur! Meet Caroline Todman, founder of 180SoulFit, the hottest new thing in boutique fitness. 180SoulFit’s vision is to help people connect with their bodies and their souls through dance fitness. Caroline came to Gouchev Law...