Alsies founder and CEO Travis Kososki had already spent close to two decades as an entrepreneur by the time his wife came to him in June 2020 with an idea that had nothing to do with a typical business plan:...
Read moreTom Spadea joined the Bellinis with Benetrends podcast for an episode titled “Financing Your Future: What Franchise Candidates Need to Know Before They Sign.” Episode Description: Ali Kraus sits down with Rocco Fiorentino and Tom Spadea to discuss the key...
Read moreAt Spadea Lignana, we are proud to celebrate founding partner Tom Spadea being inducted into the Franchise Times Legal Eagles Hall of Fame—an honor reserved for attorneys who have earned recognition on the Legal Eagles list for 10 consecutive years....
Read moreCincinnati, OH— Spadea Lignana is pleased to announce that franchise attorney Zachary Bottom has joined the firm, further strengthening the firm’s growing national presence with another experienced franchise attorney joining the Cincinnati office. Zach brings a strong background in franchise...
Read moreby Elliot Boerman
Expanding into the United States is a milestone moment for any successful Canadian franchise system. The market is massive, the brand visibility is unmatched, and the long-term growth potential is hard to ignore. But the path across the border is...
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 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...
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