franchise evaluation

Is a Franchise a Safe Investment?

By Rush Nigut on April 3, 2013

Posted in Business Law, Buying & Selling a Business, Franchise Law, Starting a Business

Potential franchisees should read this article from Robert Purvin on Franchising Myth One: Franchises are Safe Investments. In the article, Purvin discusses how franchises and independent businesses fail at roughly the same rate (something discussed at length in several of my blog posts).

It’s critical that prospective franchisees understand that buying a franchise will…

Evaluate the Strength of a Franchisor

By Rush Nigut on April 11, 2008

Posted in Business Law, Business Litigation, Franchise Law, Starting a Business

Are you considering a franchise business? Read this blog post on evaluating the strength of your franchisor before signing on from the First Prize Franchise blog.

Time and time again I see people invest their life savings into franchise operations. Some of these people achieve great results but others do not. There is no validity to…

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Rush Nigut is a shareholder with the Brick Gentry Law Firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. His practice includes both transactional and litigation matters including…

Rush Nigut is a shareholder with the Brick Gentry Law Firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. His practice includes both transactional and litigation matters including franchising and business law. Rush started his legal blog, Rush on Business, in 2006. He has been quoted or referenced by hundreds of other blogs, websites, and publications. He also is the editor of the Brick Gentry Trial Team blog and can help you identify the most qualified lawyer at Brick Gentry to handle your case. Our lawyers have a breadth of trial experience in personal injury, employment discrimination, business litigation, IP law, and class action cases.