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MILLER  \nJackson Walker L.L.P.  \n112 East Pecan, Suite 2100  \nSan Antonio, Texas 78205  \n(210) 978-7700  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nI. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 5  \nA.In General .................................................................................................................... 5  \nB.Federal Franchise Regulation........................................................................................ 5  \nC. State Franchise Laws.................................................................................................... 6  \nD.Business Opportunity Laws .......................................................................................... 6  \nE.Texas Business Opportunity Act ................................................................................... 6  \nF.Relationship Laws ........................................................................................................ 6  \nII. PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEES ......................................................................................... 6  \nA.Franchise Purchases Are Different ................................................................................ 6  \n1. IN GENERAL ............................................................................................... 6  \n2. THE CLIENT ................................................................................................ 7  \n3. THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ................................................................ 7  \n4. THE FRANCHISOR...................................................................................... 7  \n5. AVAILABLE INFORMATION ..................................................................... 7  \n6. SELF PRESERVATION................................................................................ 7  \nB.The Attorney's Role ..................................................................................................... 8  \n1. BE A COUNSELOR ...................................................................................... 8  \n2. STRESS THAT IT IS A BUSINESS ............................................................. 8  \nC.Educate Yourself About Franchising ............................................................................ 8  \n1. PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE ........................................................................ 8  \n2. FRANCHISE ADVANTAGES ...................................................................... 8  \n3. FRANCHISE DISADVANTAGES ................................................................ 9  \nD.Initial Interview............................................................................................................ 9  \n1. FIRST CONTACT ....................................................................................... 10  \n2. OPENING GAME: COPY AND INTERROGATE ..................................... 10  \n3. MIDDLE GAME: ANALYZE THE PAPERWORK ................................... 10  \n4. END GAME: ASSIGN TASKS .................................................................. 10  \nE.Business Advice ......................................................................................................... 11  \n1. SHOULD THE LAWYER GIVE BUSINESS ADVICE?............................. 11  \n2. BUSINESS ADVICE ................................................................................... 11  \n3. QUALIFY THE CLIENT ............................................................................ 12  \nF.Negotiating The Franchise Agreement ........................................................................ 12  \n1. NEGOTIATING CHANGES ....................................................................... 12  \n2. OTHER ISSUES.......................................................................................... 13  \nG.Other Due Diligence ..............................","cbCait114KqYwtlb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait114KqYwtlb","pdf",311784,68,"English","# Introduction\n## In General\n## Federal Franchise Regulation\n## State Franchise Laws\n## Business Opportunity Laws\n## Texas Business Opportunity Act\n## Relationship Laws\n# Prospective Franchisees\n## Franchise Purchases Are Different\n## The Attorney's Role\n## Educate Yourself About Franchising\n## Initial Interview\n## Business Advice\n## Negotiating The Franchise Agreement\n## Other Due Diligence\n# Unhappy Franchisees\n## Practical Advice\n## Legal Theories\n# Sellers Who Do Not Want to Be Franchisors\n## Federal Definition Of Franchising\n## How To Avoid Being A Federal Franchisor","[{\"question\":\"What regulations govern franchise sales in the guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide summarizes federal franchise regulation and state franchise laws, along with business opportunity laws such as the Texas Business Opportunity Act and related relationship laws.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the role of the attorney for prospective franchisees?\",\"answer\":\"It emphasizes counseling the client, stressing that the arrangement is a business, and helping guide practical evaluation of the franchise purchase and associated paperwork.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide help with evaluating risks when things go wrong for franchisees?\",\"answer\":\"It provides practical advice and outlines legal theories and statutory bases relevant to unhappy franchisees, including the franchisee’s goals and multiple claims referenced in the table of contents.\"}]","The General Practitioner’s Guide to Franchising | PDF",1792705505,171]