We are thrilled to share that we were featured as the cover story in Franchise Dictionary Magazine. The article is titled “Champions of Success for Franchise Founders.” Read the full article here.
Read moreby Tabitha David
Lawyers who work in franchise registration states tend to develop a seasonal personality disorder somewhere around March. That is usually when the annual renewal rush begins: audited financials arrive late, disclosure documents undergo last-minute revisions, regulators become buried in filings,...
Read moreSome businesses are built around a market opportunity. 2nd Family Home Care and Support Services was built around a family need. Cousins Joshua Markland and Chad Tracey spent years watching their grandmother live with Alzheimer’s disease, and even longer trying...
Read moreIn pairing bold branding with a solid legal foundation from Spadea Lignana, co-founders Chad and Kyle Riddersen have turned a fragmented trade into a high-energy franchise opportunity that’s scalable. When Chad Riddersen and Kyle Voss looked at the septic industry,...
Read moreby Tom Spadea
When franchisors prepare to grow their system, they often focus on the obvious first steps: trademarks, an FDD, and a franchise agreement. What catches many brands off guard is not the paperwork. It is the sales conversation. In the U.S.,...
Read moreSix Spadea Lignana attorneys have been named to the 2026 Franchise Times Legal Eagles list. Congratulations to: Jessica Dempsey Evan Harra Avery Korman Alexandra Schiavino Tom Spadea Matthew Wizmur This year’s recognition comes with an additional highlight. Tom Spadea has...
Read moreby Evan Harra
On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB 69/SB 240 into law, amending the Virginia Retail Franchising Act (the “Act”). The legislation introduces a prohibition on post-term non-compete provisions in franchise agreements offered in Virginia as well as...
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEW YORK, NY, March 10, 2026—BoeFly, a leading financial technology platform specializing in franchise solutions, and Spadea Lignana, a premier national franchise law firm, today announced a strategic partnership designed to simplify and accelerate franchise development while...
Read moreWhen Donald “Donny” Bradley began splitting time between Tennessee and Alaska as part of his career in medical device distribution, he wasn’t looking for a new business idea; his focus was on providing for his family and building a strong...
Read moreFrom a Craigslist find to 147 mobile trucks, Alex and Amanda Gingold grew DonutNV rapidly through franchising, hands-on support and a franchisee-first approach and are now eyeing global expansion. Alex and Amanda Gingold’s journey into entrepreneurship began with humble roots....
Read moreby Kathryn Ng
The Importance of Securing a Registered Trademark in Franchising A strong trademark is the foundation of every successful franchise system. Each franchise agreement is a special form of trademark license, granting a franchisee the right to use the franchisor’s brand...
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