Tag Archives: Florida Franchise Law
Former Burger King Employee Files a Lawsuit, Seeking Class-Action Certification
According to reporting from Forbes, a former Burger King cook named Jarvis Arrington has filed a lawsuit against the company. He is seeking class-action certification on behalf of every employee who has worked at any of the company’s franchise location from 2010 through 2018. The legal claim in this case centers around the anti-poaching… Read More »
Franchise Law Implicated in Latest South Florida Immigration Raids
On January 10th, 2018, the Miami New Times reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided five 7-Eleven franchise locations in South Florida. These South Florida immigration raids were a part of nationwide step up in enforcement against employers. Beyond the myriad of other legal issues that are at stake, these raids… Read More »
Franchise Law Watch: NLRB Overrules the Browning-Ferris Joint Employer Standard
In 2016, our Miami franchise law attorneys discussed the joint employer standard, which, at that time, had recently been amended by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB had just moved to enact a far broader test to determine which companies qualify as joint employers. Since that time, the political landscape has shifted… Read More »
Proposed Florida Senate Bill Would Dramatically Alter Franchise Law Rights
Recently, state senator Jack Latvala, a Republican representing the Clearwater area, introduced a proposal (SB 750) that would significantly alter franchise law rights in Florida. If passed, Senate Bill 750 would make it more challenging for franchisors to terminate business relationships with their franchisees. This bill would give franchisees additional legal rights that would… Read More »
Thinking of Becoming a Franchisee? The Importance of Due Diligence
Becoming a franchisee can potentially be a very lucrative business opportunity. Many people throughout South Florida have successful used the franchise business model as an investment tool. Of course, as with all business opportunities, there will always be risks involved. As such, it is critically important that prospective investors engage in a comprehensive investigation… Read More »
Florida Franchise Law and Encroachment Disputes
As a franchisee, the last thing you want is to be forced to compete with your own brand. For example, two Burger King locations would not do well if they were across the street from one and other. That location would likely not support both businesses. In order to be successful a franchise needs… Read More »
Nissan Involved In Florida Franchise Law Dispute
According to a story recently posted by Autonews.com, the Japanese automaker Nissan is currently involved a franchise law dispute with some of its Florida franchisees. The dispute stems from Nissan’s offer of cash based support to a specific franchise location. Other Florida Nissan franchisees believe that they are legally entitled to the same financial… Read More »
