KG&R partners Michelle Murray-Bertrand and David B. Ramsey recently sat down for Part 1 of a series regarding franchise registration renewals in the U.S. As franchisors gear up for the annual Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) renewal, the stakes are high. It’s...
The KGR Franchise Law Podcast has a new episode live online on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms. We interview Paige Wiese, the founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, regarding various aspects of the value of digital assets and the need...
Think handing your franchise sales process to a third party puts the compliance burden on someone else? Think again. The FTC’s recent enforcement action sends a clear warning to franchisors: you can outsource your franchise sales function, but you cannot outsource...
On our podcast we recently sat down to explore how franchising is changing with insights from Michael Seid. In a world where franchising continues to evolve, Michael Seid, the managing director of MSA Worldwide, shares his insights on the modern landscape of...
Insights on new regulations and market potential for franchisors In the latest episode of the KGR Franchise Law Podcast, we dive into some nuances and updates regarding franchise law in Mexico with Zarina Beltran, a seasoned franchise lawyer based in Mexico City....
On October 7, 2026, Chambers USA published its Franchising 2026 Law and Practice Guide. KGR partners David B. Ramsey and Michelle Murray-Bertrand authored the USA law and practice guide, which can be found here. We are pleased to continue to be a trusted source...
For franchisors, protecting the brand is essential. But when does protecting the brand and maintaining brand standards become exercising too much control over the franchisee's business? A recent New York appellate decision highlights why that distinction matters....
In 2024, a federal court struck down the National Labor Relations Board’s broader 2023 joint-employer rule. The NLRB then withdrew its appeal. The Board has since formally removed the 2023 rule and restored the earlier regulatory language. For franchisors, the...
The KGR Franchise Law Blog has just posted two new podcast episodes, regarding franchising in New Zealand and in Australia, respectively. They can be found here and here, and on all major podcast platforms. A. NEW ZEALAND: Insights from franchise lawyer Stewart...
Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP has put out the first two episodes of its new podcast, the KGR Franchise Law Podcast. They can be viewed here, or on all major podcast sites: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwGkJDMOPBk&si=kZdnpq4LWwMqlFSx. The first episode has three...
