Mergers and Acquisitions of Franchise companies

Index

• About the Editors
• About the Authors
• Foreword
• Introduction
• Introduction to Practical Problems and Issues Associated with Buying or Selling a Franchise Company
• Negotiating Key Provisions in the Agreement
• Due Diligence on Franchise Systems
• Real Estate Matters in Acquisitions and Mergers
• Valuation of Franchise Companies
• Income Tax Considerations in Acquisitions and Combinations of Franchise Businesses
• Trademark Considerations in Franchise Transfers
• Acquisition of a Franchisor, or Its Assets, Through a Bankruptcy Proceeding
• International Issues
• Appendix A-1: Defined Terms
• Appendix A-2: Representations and Warranties, Sample Franchise Reps/Warranties for Restaurant Concept
• Appendix B: Preliminary Due Diligence Checklist of Franchise-Related Documents
• Appendix C: Assignment of Lease (Tenant to Tenant)
• Appendix D: Environmental Laws Potentially Applicable to Franchises
• Appendix E: Technical Tax Supplement
• Appendix F-1: Trademark Practice Forms
• Appendix F-2: Trademark Research Firms
• Appendix G: Antitrust Checklist
• Appendix H-1: List of Countries with Franchise Disclosure, Registration, and Relationship Laws as of January 1, 2013
• Appendix H-2: Arbitration and Mediation Organizations
• Table of Cases