Fundamentals of Franchising

Written specifically to help lawyers and non-lawyers brush up on franchise law, this respected publication – now in its fourth edition – is charged with useful definitions, practical tips, and expert advice from experienced franchise law practitioners. This practical guide examines franchise law from a wide-range of experiences and viewpoints. Each chapter is written by two experienced practitioners to provide a well-rounded guide to the fundamentals of franchise law and key issues in the practice, including trademark law; structuring the franchise relationship; disclosure issues; registration; franchise relationship laws; antitrust law; counseling franchisees; and more.

Rupert M. Barkoff is an attorney at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, in Atlanta, GA, and specializes in the practice of franchise law.

Joseph J. Fittante is an attorney at the law firm of Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. in Minneapolis, MN, where he advises start-up and mature franchisors on all aspects of the franchise relationship

Ronald K. Gardner, Jr. is the managing partner of Dady & Gardner, P.A., in Minneapolis, MN, where he represents franchisees, franchisee associations, dealers, and distributors

Andrew C. Selden is an attorney in Minneapolis, MN