I am an attorney at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. I am certified by California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Franchise and Distribution Law Specialist, a former Co-Chair of the California Franchise Law Committee, and a former Commissioner of the California
A Potpourri of Recent Developments Affecting Franchising
Petition Likely Puts FAST Act On Hold; New NASAA Policy; and a Win for 7-11
California’s FAST Act Puts Franchising, Restaurants And Employees On Fast Track To Trouble
The California FAST Act (AB 257) will be harmful to restaurants and employees and stands to destroy the franchise model in California. AB 257 is ill conceived and insulates the legislature from accountability to the voters.
A Potpourri Of Recent Franchise Cases
Massachusetts Court Says Its ABC Test Applies to Franchise Relationship; California venue selection; franchisor can self-avail itself of MAE
A Glimmer Of Light And A Bit Of Darkness Over The Application Of The ABC Test To Franchising
California cases find for and and against the franchise model in September 2021
Defeated For Now—Is The FAST ACT (AB 257) Gone But Not Forgotten?
The FAST Act was defeated and can be reintroduced. If it were enacted it would create a council to regulate the wages and other terms for fast food and many other restaurant workers. It would create new economic for franchisors.