May 6, 2016

Tom Spadea Speaking at Craft Brewers Conference

FREE THE BEER!: AN EXPLORATION OF THE RELEVANCE, NECESSITY, AND LEGALITY OF MODERN BEER FRANCHISE LAW The sale and distribution of beer is regulated by franchise laws that govern and restrict the relationship of brewers and their wholesalers. This presentation...

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April 13, 2016

Tom Spadea Speaks at the Jersey Mike’s National Conference

April 10, 2016 – Orlando Florida Tom Spadea presented a session on “Top Lease Clause Negotiations” to over 200 Jersey Mike’s franchisees attending the National Franchise Conference held in Orlando Florida. The entire conference, held from April 10th to April...

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July 31, 2014

NLRB McDonalds Decision Could Impact Franchisors Nationwide

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Office of General Counsel authorized complaints filed by employees of McDonalds franchisees could also be held against McDonalds USA, LLC, the franchisor. This has tremendous significance for all franchisors and could have far reaching...

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April 9, 2014

Q & A on Franchising

New York City – Attorney and franchisor consultant Harold Kestenbaum talks frankly about all things franchising. He is the author of the book So You Want to Franchise Your Business. Kestenbaum is a rare individual who serves in the dual capacity of...

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December 28, 2011

The Nuts and Bolts of Landlord and Lender Negotiations

Tom Spadea was interviewed on the Franchise Today podcast by host Paul Segreto. In this episode, Paul and Tom discuss the nuts and bolts of landlord and lender negotiations and how the same, done effectively, improves the chances of franchise...

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