The Annotated Franchise Agreement: Chapter 5

A resource guide for drafting franchise agreements, including the legal authorities and reasoning behind typical provisions and structures of the agreements. Topics include:

• Introductory terms, grant, territory, and reservation of rights
• Fees, initial terms, and renewal
• Training, site selection, construction, and opening
• Operation of the franchised business
• Operating manual, advertising, trademarks, and other intellectual property
• Accounting, records, reports, audits, and inspections; insurance; and restrictive covenants
• Transfer, assignment, or incapacity of the franchisee
• Termination and default
• Dispute resolution

Corby Anderson co-authored a chapter regarding operating manual, advertising, trademarks, and other intellectual property. The book can be found for purchase on the ABA website.