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# Fisher Zucker

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- [Blog](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/) - Follow Fisher Zucker blog or subscribe to get update.
- [Lane Fisher Speaks on The Franchise Today Podcast About Financial Performance Representations](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/audio_video/friend-or-foe/) - Financial Performance Representations – Friend or Foe, May 6, 2010
- [Lane Fisher Joins Franchise Online Podcast to Talk Developing Financial Performance Representations](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/audio_video/developingfinancial/) - Developing Financial Performance Representations, April 6, 2011
- [Federal Court Enforces Broad Franchise Release And Dismisses Franchisee Claims With Prejudice](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/federal-court-enforces-broad-franchise-release-and-dismisses-franchisee-claims-with-prejudice/) - In this blog, we examine a federal court decision enforcing a broad franchise release and dismissing franchisee claims with prejudice, explaining the legal reasoning, the significance of release provisions, and what the ruling means for franchisors and franchisees moving forward.
- [Silence Isn't Neutral: Why Franchisors Must Periodically Enforce Their Agreements](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/silence-isnt-neutral-why-franchisors-must-periodically-enforce-their-agreements/) - If your franchise counsel handles your FDD renewal every year and little else, you're only getting half the protection your franchise agreement was built to provide. A franchise agreement is not a document you file away after registration. It's a living set of obligations that only has value if it's periodically enforced. Franchisors who treat
- [Lane Fisher Shows When Lost Future Royalties are Recoverable](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/hinted-by-hinton/) - Hinted By Hinton: Court Clarifies When Lost Future Royalties are Recoverable Under California Law, The Franchise Lawyer, Volume 6 Number 5, Summer 2003. Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher and Joe Dunn Detail Modern Recruitment Strategies](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/modern-recruitment-strategies/) - Modern Recruitment Strategies: Targeting Your Most Valuable Resources - Successful Multi Unit Operators, Franchising World, July 2004. Download PDF
- [Fisher Zucker Awards](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/our-awards/) - In addition, FisherZucker is pleased to have garnered the following awards: Corporate INTL Franchise Law Firm of the Year – 2011 Dealmakers Global Award Winner – 2010 and 2012 Lawyers World Magazine Global Award Winner – 2011 and 2012 Finance Monthly Magazine, Franchise Law Firm of the Year – USA - 2010
- [Counseling the New Franchisor, IFA 2005](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/counseling-the-new-franchisor-ifa-2005/)
- [Using an Earnings Claim Properly and Effectively, IFA 2004](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/using-an-earnings-claim-properly-and-effectively-ifa-2004/)
- [Using and Earnings Claim Properly and Effectively, International Franchise Association’s 44th Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV, March 2004.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/using-and-earnings-claim-properly-and-effectively-international-franchise-associations-44th-annual-convention-las-vegas-nv-march-2004/)
- [Modern Recruitment Strategies: Targeting Your Most Valuable Resource – Successful Multi-Unit Operators, Franchising World, July 2004.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/modern-recruitment-strategies-targeting-your-most-valuable-resource-successful-multi-unit-operators-franchising-world-july-2004/)
- [Hinted By Hinton: Court Clarifies When Lost Future Royalties are Recoverable Under California Law, The Franchise Lawyer, Volume 6 Number 5, Summer 2003.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/hinted-by-hinton-court-clarifies-when-lost-future-royalties-are-recoverable-under-california-law-the-franchise-lawyer-volume-6-number-5-summer-2003/)
- [Lane Fisher Pens An Ode to the Laws of Franchising](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/an-ode-to-the-laws-of-franchising/) - An Ode to the Laws of Franchising, or Something Like That, Franchising World, March 2006. Read Article
- [Lane Fisher Looks Back at the Changing Franchise Law Landscape of 2005](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/judicial-update/) - Judicial Update, Franchising World, July 2006 Read Article
- [Lane Fisher Explains How to Use Earnings Claims as a Marketing Tool](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/earnings-claims-as-a-marketing-tool/) - Earnings Claims as a Marketing Tool, Franchising World, December 2006. Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher Looks at The Changing Face of the IFA Legal Symposium](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/changing-face-ifa-legal-symposium/) - The Changing Face of the IFA Legal Symposium. Franchising World, December 2006. Download PDF
- [A Proposed Facelift to the FTC Franchise Rule](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/facelift-to-the-ftc-franchise-rule/) - Almost ten years after commencing its regulatory review of the Franchise Rule (the “Rule”), the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released its Staff Report Regarding Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising (the “Report”) on August 25, 2004. After nearly a decade of soliciting comments on the Rule, receiving and reviewing countless written comments on the Rule, and holding six public workshops to address the Rule in a round-table fashion, the FTC has released the Report and has allowed until November 12, 2004 for the public to review and comment on the 400-page Report. Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher on Regional Franchise Business Network Program Initiating Grassroots Lobbying](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/grassroots-lobbying/) - The International Franchise Association (IFA) has long recognized that in order to be an effective trade association, it must undertake lobbying and networking activities on a regional basis. In 1979, IFA implemented its first regional program known as “Second Tuesday,” where regional meetings in each market were coordinated on the second Tuesday of each quarter. Download PDF
- [Safe and Effective Communication](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/safe-and-effective-communication/) - When communicating with franchisees or even when merely taking notes or making internal communications it’s important to understand the significance of the words you use. Statements committing to do or not to do something; statements admitting responsibility; and statements concerning other’ intentions while made innocently may bind your company to a particular course of action. Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher Reveals the Reason for the Boost in the 2008 Legal Symposium](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/08-legal-symposium/) - 2008 Legal Symposium - It’s All in the Planning. Franchising World, February 2008. Read Article
- [Lane Fisher's Take on Electronic Communication in Franchise Sales](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/electronic-communication-in-franchise-sales/) - To “e” or Not to “e”: Using Electronic Communication in Franchise Sales, Franchise Update, February 2008 Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher Presents a Plan to Attract Existing Successful Area Developers](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/attract-existing-successful-area-developers/) - How Can You Attract Existing Successful Area Developers Without an Earnings Claim,2008 Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher Explains How to Use Earnings Claims Offensively](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/using-earnings-claims-offensively/) - What You Fear Most May Present Your Biggest Opportunity: Using Earnings Claims Offensively, Franchise Update, February 2008. Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher Named 20 to Watch](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/twenty-to-watch/) - Lane was named one of 20 to Watch in the coming year by Franchise Times Magazine, 2007.
- [Follow that Truck!  Mister Softee Shows Hard Side](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-shows-hard-side/) - Follow that Truck! Mister Softee Shows Hard Side. New York Times, August 29, 2005 Read Article
- [How to Franchise Your Business, Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, Atlantic City, NJ, October, 2008](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/how-to-franchise-your-business-nightclub-bar-convention-and-trade-show-atlantic-city-nj-october-2008/)
- [Creative Approaches to Earnings Claims a/k/a Financial Performance Representations, IFA 2007](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/creative-approaches-to-earnings-claims-aka-financial-performance-representations-ifa-2007/)
- [Creative Approaches to Earnings Claims a/k/a Financial Performance Representations, International Franchise Association’s 40th Annual Legal Symposium, Washington, DC, May 2007.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/creative-approaches-to-earnings-claims-aka-financial-performance-representations-international-franchise-associations-40th-annual-legal-symposium-washington-dc-may-2007/)
- [Counseling the New Franchisor, International Franchise Association’s 38th Annual Legal Symposium, Washington, DC, May 2005.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/counseling-the-new-franchisor-international-franchise-associations-38th-annual-legal-symposium-washington-dc-may-2005/)
- [The New FTC Rule – What It Means For You and Your Earnings Claims – Franchise Update Magazine, July 2007.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/the-new-ftc-rule-what-it-means-for-you-and-your-earnings-claims-franchise-update-magazine-july-2007/)
- [Lane Fisher Goes Searching for Tomorrow's Franchisees](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/searching-for-tomorrows-franchisees/) - Searching for Tomorrow’s Franchisees Franchise sales strategies today are more sophisticated and varied than ever before--as are the prospective franchisees they target. By Lane Fisher and Cheryl L. Mullin Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher Answers the Question of When the FTC Rule Change Will Come](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/ftc-rule-change/) - FTC Rule Change: The Question of When BY LANE FISHER Download PDF
- [Summary of the New FTC Rule on Franchising](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/new-tfc-rule-on-franchising/) - The New Federal Trade Commission Rule on Franchising was approved on January 22, 2007 and goes into effect on a voluntary basis on July 1, 2007. Compliance with the New FTC Rule becomes mandatory on July 1, 2008. Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher and Joe Dunn Explain What The New FTC Rule Means for Franchisors](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/ftc-rules/) - The New FTC Rule – What It Means For You and Your Earnings Claims – Franchise Update Magazine, July 2007. Read Article
- [Lane Fisher Writes About Choosing the Right Supplier for Your Franchise In Franchise World Magazine](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/choosing-the-right-supplier-for-your-franchise/) - Choosing the Right Supplier for Your Franchise Business. Franchising World; Oct 2005; 37, 10; ABI/INFORM Global Download PDF
- [Jeffery Zucker Quoted in The The Star Ledger About Mister Softee Trademarks and Knockoffs](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/the-name-of-that-tune/) - The Name of That Tune: Mister Softee Takes Hard Line on Knockoffs. Newark Star Ledger, July 10, 2008 Download PDF
- [Jeff Zucker Speaks on National Radio About "Freezing" Out Copycat Ice Cream Trucks](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/audio_video/freezing-out/) - Jeff Zucker appearing on National Radio: Listen to Segment
- [Jeffery Zucker Quoted in The Philadelphia Daily News About Mister Softee Trademarks](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-not-just-ice-cream/) - For Mister Softee, It’s Not Just Ice Cream. Philadelphia Daily News, July 15, 2008 Download PDF
- [Behind the Mister Softee Conehead](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/behind-the-mister-softee-conehead/) - Behind the Mister Softee Conehead. Philadelphia Daily News, July 15, 2008 Download PDF
- [The Franchising Way to Grow](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/the-franchise-way-to-grow/) - The Franchising Way to Grow. Business Week, February 5, 2008
- [Lane Fisher Moderates Presentation on Accelerating Franchise Growth](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/acceleration/) - Accelerating Franchise Growth Through Area Representation, Multi-Unit Franchising, May 14, 2008 Download PDF
- [Multi-Unit Conference Outline](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/multi-unit-conference-outline/) - This article outlines the 2008 Multi Unit Franchising Conference held on April 23, 2008. Download PDF
- [Lane FIsher Gives His Insight for Multi-Unit Franchise Development Strategies](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/multi-unit-franchise-development-strategies/) - MU 101 - Introduction to Multi Unit Franchising Download PDF
- [Optimizing Your Multi-Unit Expansion Strategy: to Sell or Not to Sell, IFA 2009](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/optimizing-your-multi-unit-expansion-strategy-to-sell-or-not-to-sell-ifa-2009/)
- [Creating Financial Performance Representations, IFA 2009](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/creating-financial-performance-representations-ifa-2009/)
- [How to Franchise Your Business, Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 13‐15, 2008](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/how-to-franchise-your-business-nightclub-bar-convention-and-trade-show-atlantic-city-new-jersey-october-13‐15-2008/)
- [How to Franchise Your Business, Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, Atlantic City, NJ, October, 2008.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/how-to-franchise-your-business-nightclub-bar-convention-and-trade-show-atlantic-city-nj-october-2008-2/)
- [Divided Loyalties - A Multi-Concept Franchisee’s Best Efforts, 2008.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/divided-loyalties-a-multi-concept-franchisees-best-efforts-2008/)
- [Lane Fisher and Joe Dunn Uncover Hidden Opportunities in Financial Performance Representations](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/hiddenopportunities/) - Hidden Opportunities in Financial Performance Representations, Franchise Law News, April 2010 Read Article
- [Lane Fisher and Joe Dunn Explore Creative Financing Strategies to Open Franchises](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/investinginyourself/) - Investing In Yourself: Creative financing strategies to open (and re-open) franchise locations, Franchise Update, October 2010. Read Part 1 of 2 Read Part 2 of 2
- [Jeffery Zucker Quoted in The Star-Ledger About Mister Softee Settlement Effects](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-settlement-foreces-competitor/) - Mister Softee Settlement Forces Competitor to Change Tune. Newark Star Ledger, February 10, 2009 Read Article
- [Jeffrey Zucker Qouted by Associated Press About Mister Softee Settlement](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-settlement/) - Ice Cream Co. Dishes Out Mister Softee Settlement. Newark Star Ledger, February 11, 2009 Read Article
- [Jeffrey Zucker Quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer About Mister Softee Litigation](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-fights-pretenders/) - Mister Softee Fights Pretenders. Philadelphia Inquirer, February 12. 2009 Read Article
- [Jeffrey Zucker Qouted by NBC Philadelphia About Mister Softee Infringement](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-lays-down-the-law/) - Mister Softee Lays Down the Law. NBC Philadelphia, February 12, 2009 Read More
- [The Philadelphia Inquirer Quotes Jeff Zucker in "Mister Softee Means Business This Holiday"](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-means-buesiness/) - Mister Softee Means Business This Holiday. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 4, 2009 Download PDF
- [Jeffrey Zucker Quoted in United Press International in Article Titled Mister Softee Toughens Up](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/jeffrey-zucker-quoted-in-united-press-international-in-article-titled-mister-softee-toughens-up/) - Mister Softee toughens up. UPI.com, July 4, 2009 Read Article
- [Lane Fisher Gives a Quote to Inc. Magazine in an Article about Business Opportunities](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/bricks-or-clicks/) - Bricks or Clicks. INC. Magazine, February 201 Read Article
- [Financial Performance Representations, IFA 2011](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/financial-performance-representations-ifa-2011/)
- [Business Roundtable Facilitator, International Franchise Association Annual Convention, February 2009, San Diego, California](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/business-roundtable-facilitator-international-franchise-association-annual-convention-february-2009-san-diego-california/)
- [Franchise Agreement Drafting: The Essentials, 42nd Annual Legal Symposium, International Franchise Association, May 17‐19, 2009, Washington, D.C.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/franchise-agreement-drafting-the-essentials-42nd-annual-legal-symposium-international-franchise-association-may-17‐19-2009-washington-d-c/)
- [Lane Fisher Gives a Quote to Inc. Magazine in an Article about Business Opportunities, February 2010](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/lane-fisher-gives-a-quote-to-inc-magazine-in-an-article-about-business-opportunities-february-2010/)
- [Optimizing Your Multi-Unit Expansion Strategy: to Sell or Not to Sell, International Franchise Association’s 42nd Annual Legal Symposium, Washington, DC, May 2009.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/optimizing-your-multi-unit-expansion-strategy-to-sell-or-not-to-sell-international-franchise-associations-42nd-annual-legal-symposium-washington-dc-may-2009/)
- [Creating Financial Performance Representations, International Franchise Association, 2009 Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, February 2009.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/creating-financial-performance-representations-international-franchise-association-2009-annual-convention-san-diego-ca-february-2009/)
- [Investing In Yourself: Creative Financing Strategies to Open (and re-open) Franchise Locations, Franchise Update Magazine, October 2010.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/investing-in-yourself-creative-financing-strategies-to-open-and-re-open-franchise-locations-franchise-update-magazine-october-2010/)
- [Hidden Opportunities in Financial Performance Representations, Franchise Law News, April 2010.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/hidden-opportunities-in-financial-performance-representations-franchise-law-news-april-2010/)
- [Pennsylvania SuperLawyers Rising Star, Philadelphia Magazine, 2005 through 2010.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/pennsylvania-superlawyers-rising-star-philadelphia-magazine-2005-through-2010/)
- [Coleman Report Covers UnConference in February 2011](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/coleman-report-02282011/) - What Can Leaders Learn From the Franchise "Un"-Conference?. Coleman Report, February 28, 2011. Download PDF
- [Coleman Report Covers UnConference in March 2011](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/coleman-report-03072011/) - How Do Franchise Systems Attract Leaders?. Coleman Report, March 07 2011. Download PDF
- [Lane Fisher and Joe Dunn Describe Item 19's  Effectiveness Against Fraud Claims](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/lane-fisher-and-joe-dunn-describe-item-19s-effectiveness-against-fraud-claims/) - An Item 19 Continues to Be an Effective Shield against Fraud Claims, Franchise Law News, Issue IV, 2011. Read Article
- [Lane Fisher Shares Knowledge of Franchise Law to Enterprising Athletes](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/whentostop/) - When to Stop and When to Play Ball – Part One, Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative, January 16th, 2012 Read Part One
- [Lane Fisher Named "Awesome Attorney"](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/suburban-life/) - Lane Fisher was named an “Awesome Attorney”, in the field of Intellectual Property by Suburban Life Magazine in its September 26, 2011 edition. Read Article
- [Top Rated Lawyer](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/top-rated-lawyer/) - Jeff Zucker was named one of Philadelphia’s Top Rated Lawyers in the field of franchise law for 2012. Download PDF
- [Firm Receives Top Honors](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/top-firm/) - Fisher Zucker is named one of Philadelphia Business Journal's top law firms.
- [Pennsylvania SuperLawyer Rising Stars](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/superlawyer-rising-stars/) - FisherZucker is please that several of our associates have been recognized as Pennsylvania SuperLawyer Rising Stars.
- [Fisher and Zucker honored as "Legal Eagles"](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/legal-eagles/) - Both Lane and Jeff have been honored to be recognized as “Legal Eagles” every year since 2001.
- [Lane Fisher is Quoted in Entrepreneur Magazine About Multi-Unit Franchising](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/multi-concept-franchising/) - The Multiple Choice. Entrepreneur Magazine, April 2011. Read Article
- [Lane Fisher Gives His Thoughts on the Franchising Outlook of 2012 in Inc. Magazine](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/franchise-scene-2012/) - Franchise Scene 2012, What the Year Holds For Franchising. Inc. Magazine
- [The Money, Honey](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/the-money-honey/) - The Money, Honey. Philadelphia SmartCEO Magazine, February 2012 Download PDF
- [Cheers for Listening](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/cheers-for-listening/) - Cheers for Listening. Philadelphia SmartCEO Magazine. February 2012
- [Philadelphia Magazine Pennsylvania SuperLawyer, 2012-2015](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/philadelphia-magazine-pennsylvania-superlawyer-2012-2015/)
- [Creative Strategies for Addressing Franchisee Defaults, IFA 2012](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/creative-strategies-for-addressing-franchisee-defaults-ifa-2012/)
- [Financial Performance Representations, International Franchise Association’s 2011 Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV, February 2011.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/financial-performance-representations-international-franchise-associations-2011-annual-convention-las-vegas-nv-february-2011/)
- [An Item 19 Continues to Be an Effective Shield Against Fraud Claims, Franchise Law News, Issue IV, 2011.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/an-item-19-continues-to-be-an-effective-shield-against-fraud-claims-franchise-law-news-issue-iv-2011/)
- [Certified Franchise Executive, Institute of Certified Franchise Executives, awarded 2011](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/certified-franchise-executive-institute-of-certified-franchise-executives-awarded-2011/)
- [SmartCEO: Meet the New Franchise Economy](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/smartceo-meet-the-new-franchise-economy/) - Fisher Zucker is featured in SmartCEO's 2012 December Issue. Read Article
- [Fisher and Zucker recognized as SuperLawyers](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/super-lawyers/) - Lane Fisher and Jeff Zucker have been recognized as Pennsylvania SuperLawyers in the field of Franchise and Distribution every year since the inception of the "Super Lawyer" review in 2004.
- [Jeffrey Zucker received an AV® rating from his peers](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/avaward/) - Jeffrey Zucker received an AV® rating from his peers, which is the highest rating possible
- [Who's Who Legal: The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/whos-who-legal-the-international-whos-who-of-busin/) - Lane Fisher is featured in Who's Who Legal's 2012 Franchise Edition. See more
- [Chambers USA 2013: Leaders in The Field](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/chambers-usa-2013-leaders-in-their-field/) - Lane Fisher of Fisher Zucker, LLC has been listed as a "Leader in the Field" and is recommended in Franchising by Chambers USA.
- [ABC Interview with Franchise Attorney Lane Fisher October 11, 2010](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/audio_video/abcinerview/) - ABC Interview with Franchise Attorney Lane Fisher October 11, 2010
- [Lane Fisher Interviewed by TheStreet](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/thestreet/) - Interviewed by TheStreet
- [Lane Fisher Demonstrates How Franchises Use Gift Cards To Improve Cash Flow](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/giftcards/) - Gift cards programs are a great way for franchise systems to improve cash flow
- [Multi-Unit Franchising Conference 2013](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/multi-unit-franchising-conference-2013/) - Once again, Lane Fisher moderated the Franchisor focused luncheon program on March 27, 2013 at the Multi Unit Franchising Conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Building Successful Programs for Multi-Unit Growth-Lead Generation Best Practices. The panelists are true industry development executives and included Steve Dunn of Denny's, Pete Lindsey of Sport Clips, Greg Tanner of Aaron's, and Scott Mellon of Papa Murphy's. See more
- [Frannet Spring Meeting 2013](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/frannet-spring-meeting-2013/) - Lane Fisher & Joseph Dunn both attended and presented at the 2013 Frannet Spring Meeting hosted in Fort Lauderdale, Florda: What's Your Story? Putting your Best Face, Facts and Figures in Front of the Media- Presented by: Lane Fisher, Esquire, Fisher Zucker LLC ; Nancy Weingartner, Executive Editor, Franchise Times FPRs-How you Stack Up Against your Competition in Broker Networks-presented by Lane Fisher/Joe Dunn, FisherZucker
- [Summer 2013 Franchise Law Journal: "Planning Ahead: Creating and Enforcing Mandatory Development Schedules in Area Development, Area Representative, and Master Franchise Relationships"](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/summer-2013-franchise-law-journal-planning-ahead-creating-and-enforcing-mandatory-development-schedules-in-area-development-area-representative-and-master-franchise-relationships/)
- [IFA Legal Symposium Task Force, 2013 and 2014](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/ifa-legal-symposium-task-force-2013-and-2014/)
- [Franchise Times Legal Eagle, 2013-2015](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/franchise-times-legal-eagle-2013-2015/)
- [How to Use Your FDD to Sell Franchises, Franchise Springboard Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 2013](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/how-to-use-your-fdd-to-sell-franchises-franchise-springboard-conference-philadelphia-pa-september-2013/)
- [Organizing a Process for Site Selection, Lease Review and Build Out, Franchise Springboard Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 2013](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/organizing-a-process-for-site-selection-lease-review-and-build-out-franchise-springboard-conference-philadelphia-pa-september-2013/)
- [Managing System Change, IFA 2013](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/managing-system-change-ifa-2013/)
- [FPRs - How You Stack Up Against Your Competition in Broker Networks, FranNet Spring Meeting 2013](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/fprs-how-you-stack-up-against-your-competition-in-broker-networks-frannet-spring-meeting-2013/)
- [Creative Strategies For Addressing Franchisee Defaults, International Franchise Association’s 2012 Annual Convention, Orlando, FL, February 2012.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/creative-strategies-for-addressing-franchisee-defaults-international-franchise-associations-2012-annual-convention-orlando-fl-february-2012/)
- [Franchise Players](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/franchise-players/) - Fisher Zucker was featured on the cover of the August 2013 Issue of Philadelphia Life Magazine Read Article
- [Lane Fisher and Max Staplin featured in the Summer 2013 Franchise Law Journal](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/lane-fisher-and-max-staplin-featured-in-the-summer/) - Partner Lane Fisher and Associate Max Staplin's article titled "Planning Ahead: Creating and Enforcing Mandatory Development Schedules in Area Development, Area Representative, and Master Franchise Relationships" was featured in the Franchise Law Journal. “This information or any portion thereof may not be copied or disseminated in any form or by any means or downloaded or stored in an electronic database or retrieval system without the express written consent of the American Bar Association.” Download PDF
- [Mr. Softee takes a hard line on suspected imposter ice cream trucks](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mr-softee-takes-a-hard-line-on-suspected-imposter/) - Partner Jeffrey Zucker featured in NY Daily News Article by John Marzulli. Read Article
- [Owners of fraudulent Mr. Softee trucks are sued in Brooklyn federal court](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/owners-of-fraudulent-mr-softee-trucks-are-sued-in/) - Partner Jeffrey Zucker quoted in article in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle by Charisma L. Miller “Mister Softee is a well-known brand, especially in New York,” Jeffrey Zucker, lawyer for the Mister Softee company, told the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. “People want to copy it and get a free ride on the trademark.” Read Article
- [Mister Softee Wins Another Round In Litigation To Deep Freeze Fakers](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-wins-another-round-in-litigation-to/) - Jeffrey Zucker was featured in New Jersey Law Journal Article written by David Gialanella. Read Article
- [Inaugural Springboard Event a Hit According to Attendees, Speakers and Sponsors](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/inaugural-springboard-event-a-hit-according-to-att/) - Springboard, a special event for emerging franchisors, was applauded by attendees, speakers and sponsors for delivering a successful inaugural conference.
- [Chambers USA 2013: FisherZucker Ranked in the Top Franchising Firms](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/chambers-usa-2013-fisherzucker-ranked-in-the-top-f/) - Research for Chambers USA 2013 has now finished and has identified Fisher Zucker, LLC as a top franchising firm. Chambers USA quoted "They are unique in that they approach problems in a collaborative way. You have access to all of the principal partners of the firm with respect to all matters you send them. That personal attention by multiple partners sets them apart from other similarly sized firms."
- [Lane Fisher Testifying Before the PA CAC, House Bill 1620](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/audio_video/lane-fisher-testifying-before-the-pa-cac-house-bill-1620/) - Lane Fisher Testifying Before the PA CAC, House Bill 1620
- [Pathways to Profit: High Impact Conferences for Driven Franchise Professionals- June 4-6, 2013](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/pathways-to-profit-high-impact-conferences-for-dri/) - Pathways to Profit, which puts on “high-impact conferences for driven franchise professionals”, invites both the Chicago and Dallas franchising communities to gather in their respective cities for “Building a Stronger Franchise System Through Marketing & Financial Excellence”, an all-day boot camp held in Dallas on June 4 and Chicago on June 6.
- [Transparency in Private Equity](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/transparency-in-private-equity/) - Presented on June 20, 2013 at the International Franchise Expo in New York City. Moderated by: Lane Fisher, Esquire, Fisher Zucker LLC Panelists: Jay Duke, Assurance Partner, Franchise Industry Group Leader, Consulting Partner, BDO; Tom Buckley, Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, The Dwyer Group; Jeremy Holland, Regional Director, Orgination, The Riverside Company; Glenn Gurtcheff, Managing Director, Harris Williams & Co.
- [What's Your Story? Putting your best face, facts and figures in front of the media](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/ife-2013-whats-your-story-putting-your-best-face-f/) - Presented by: Lane Fisher, Esquire, Fisher Zucker LLC ; Nancy Weingartner, Executive Editor, Franchise Times and Daniel DiZio, CEO/Co-Founder, Philly Pretzel Factory at the International Franchise Expo in New York City on June 20, 2013.
- [The Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship: Striking the Perfect Balance](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/the-franchisor-franchisee-relationship-striking-th/) - Presented on June 21, 2013 at the International Franchise Expo in New York City. Moderated by: Nancy Weingartner, Executive Editor, Franchise Times Panelists: John Palumbo, Director of Franchise Development and Richard Bowditch, Franchisee, Checkers Drive In Restaurants; Stephen Smith, CEO and Chairman and Matthew James, Franchisee, Planet Beach; Lane Fisher, Esquire, Fisher Zucker LLC
- [Franchoice Conference in Nashville-July 10-12, 2013: Life in the Fast Lane](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/franchoice-conference-in-nashville-july-10-12-2013/) - Lane Fisher presented at the Franchoice Conference in Nashville on July 10-12,2013.
- [IFA's 2013 Franchise Development Seminar - Philadelphia - July 17-18, 2013](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/ifas-2013-franchise-development-seminar-philadelph/) - IFA's Franchise Development Seminars are designed for franchise development professionals to join experts for a discussion on thelatest trends and advancements in their fields. These unique seminars combine expert testimonials with peer-to-peer learing and networking in a smaller setting.
- [International Franchise Expo, June 20, 2013: Transparency in Private Equity](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/international-franchise-expo-june-20-2013-transparency-in-private-equity/)
- [How to Use Your FDD to Sell Franchises – Collecting and Sharing the Most Useful Benchmarking Information to Make a Compelling Financial Performance Representation, Franchise Springboard Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 2013.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/how-to-use-your-fdd-to-sell-franchises-collecting-and-sharing-the-most-useful-benchmarking-information-to-make-a-compelling-financial-performance-representation-franchise-springboard-confer/)
- [Organizing a Process for Site Selection, Lease Review and Build Out, Franchise Springboard Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 2013.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/organizing-a-process-for-site-selection-lease-review-and-build-out-franchise-springboard-conference-philadelphia-pa-september-2013-2/)
- [Managing System Change, International Franchise Association’s 46th Annual Legal Symposium, Washington, DC, May 2013.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/managing-system-change-international-franchise-associations-46th-annual-legal-symposium-washington-dc-may-2013/)
- [FPRs – How You Stack Up Against Your Competition in Broker Networks, FranNet Spring Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 2013.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/fprs-how-you-stack-up-against-your-competition-in-broker-networks-frannet-spring-meeting-fort-lauderdale-fl-april-2013/)
- [Upcoming Franchise Business Network Meeting](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/upcoming-fbn-meeting-local-marketing-sustaining-fr/) - Join us at the Franchise Business Network Meeting on February 18, 2014 at 8:30AM at the Union League on Local Marketing: Sustaining Franchisee Growth beyond Grand Opening. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your franchise peers!
- [I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Trademark Infringement](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-trademark-in/) - FisherZucker's client Mister Softee featured in an Above the Law Article on May 1, 2014.
- [A sweet federal court ruling for Mister Softee owners doesn’t prevent Master Softee ice cream sale](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/a-sweet-federal-court-ruling-for-mister-softee-own/) - For the past decade, attorney Jeff Zucker says he has never lost a case on behalf of a client whose family began selling ice cream in 1956 from what is now an 18-state fleet of some 600 Mister Softee trucks. And, so far, his latest litigation, against a former franchisee who has been using the same red-white-and blue color scheme and a similar ice-cream-cone character to sell Master Softee from 10 or more trucks in the New York City area, is no exception. A federal judge in Manhattan last week ruled that defendant Dimitrios Tsirkos had copied the Mister Softee brand and banned him from using the Master Softee name. Tsirkos is also prohibited from selling ice cream at retail in any manner within five miles of his former Mister Softee franchise area, until February 2016, the New York Daily News reports. That court order, however, does not appear to have led to an immediate shutdown of sales of Master Softee (marketed as "the world's best," in contrast to Mister Softee's claim of being "the very best"). The newspaper says it spotted Master Softee trucks over the weekend selling ice cream in Manhattan and Queens, New York, and Mister Softee co-owner Jim Conway told the Daily News a private investigator counted 10 of the competing trucks in Manhattan alone on Saturday and Sunday. Attorney Nicholas Damadeo, who represents Tsirkos, declined to say exactly why the court order banning Master Softee sales apparently was not being honored. But he did note that “the case is still proceeding,” the ban isn't permanent and his client may appeal. © 2014 ABA Journal and the American Bar Association
- [Master of disaster: Mister Softee spinoff banned by judge](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/master-of-disaster-mister-softee-spinoff-banned-by/) - A federal judge has banned Master Softee from operating its ice cream trucks, but that hasn't stopped the rogue soft serve slingers, according to Mister Softee
- [Multi-Unit Franchising Conference: April 23-25, 2014: Understanding Your FDD & Franchise Agreement](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/multi-unit-franchising-conference-april-23-25-2014/) - Does anyone really understand every sentence in their FDDs and Franchise Agreements? Learning to decode these critical documents can be a tremendous advantage in negotiating better deals with franchisors.
- [NRA Show, May 16th-20th, 2014:  Your Menu For Franchise Success: What you Need to Do to Hit it Big](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/your-menu-for-franchise-success-what-you-need-to-d/) - Lane Fisher and Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group filled the room at the 2014 National Restaurant Show and provided insightful information on how to successfuly franchise your business.
- [International Franchise Expo, June 19-21, 2014: What's Your Story?](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/international-franchise-expo-june-19-21-2014/) - Presented by: Lane Fisher, Esquire, Fisher Zucker LLC ; Nancy Weingartner, Executive Editor, Franchise Times; Daniel DiZio, CEO, Philly Pretzel Factory; Neal Courtney, CEO, TCBY/Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Every franchise has a story. But how can you tell yours to the media – which in turn attracts customers, prospects and the right kind of attention – so you can become a best seller? Find out how to use your FDD and engage your existing franchisees so you can put your best face forward. Also discover how to relaunch your franchise sales process by accentuating what's novel about your concept and packaging all your strengths via numbers, facts and the brand's personality.
- [International Franchise Expo: June 19-21, 2014: The Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/international-franchise-expo-june-19-21-2014-the-f/) - Presented by: Nancy Weingartner, Executive Editor, Franchise Times Panelists: Geoff Ingles, Director of Real Estate & Franchise Development and Farouk Diab, Franchisee, Wienerschnitzel; Catherine Monson, CEO and Clint Ehlers, Franchisee, FASTSIGNS; Lane Fisher, Esquire, Fisher Zucker LLC The franchisor-franchisee relationship is a delicate balance that when managed correctly can result in both parties thriving. With access to capital still difficult to obtain, it is more important than ever for franchisors to support franchisees on everything from real estate, construction, food sourcing, labor management and IT to marketing and advertising. This panel will include discussions from both franchisors and franchisees on how these parties should work together in order to create a successful brand.
- [International Franchise Expo: June 19--21, 2014: The Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/international-franchise-expo-june-19-21-2111/) - Presented by: Nancy Weingartner, Executive Editor, Franchise Times Panelists: David Tarr, Director of Franchise Development and Baldeep Chawla, Area Developer and Franchisee, Liberty Tax; Scott Schubiger, SVP, Worldwide Franchise Development and Michele Welcome, Franchisee, Snap Fitness; Lane Fisher, Esquire, Fisher Zucker LLC The franchisor-franchisee relationship is a delicate balance that when managed correctly can result in both parties thriving. With access to capital still difficult to obtain, it is more important than ever for franchisors to support franchisees on everything from real estate, construction, food sourcing, labor management and IT to marketing and advertising. This panel will include discussions from both franchisors and franchisees on how these parties should work together in order to create a successful brand.
- ["Behind the Curtain" look at Private Equity at Riverside's Headquarters, June 18, 2014](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/behind-the-curtain-look-at-private-equity-at-river/) - Partners Lane Fisher and Joseph Dunn participated in a private event prior to the annual International Franchise Expo at the Javits Center in New York City. It provided the franchising community an insider’s perspective on how the private equity world works, and included panelists and speakers that have a unique perspective on the different stages of the private equity deal process. Topics included: • Develop a better understanding of the private equity industry • Provide an in depth perspective on how private equity investors think about the franchising industry • Gain insights into what a PE firm looks for through the diligence process, in management meetings, touring facilities, and during deal negotiations • Understand the day-to-day changes that are likely to occur under a private equity owner and what the first 100 days are like after a change of ownership
- [George Washington University: Execuvitve MBA Program: Franchising Presentation, June 27, 2014](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/george-washington-university-execuvitve-mba-progra/) - Lane Fisher, Brian Sommers of Jersey Mike;s and a team of panelists presented a special franchise presentation to a group of former NFL athletes who are currently executive MBA candidates at George Washington University. Former athletes Angelo Crowell and Tyoka Jackson explained their selection process and subsequent operation as current franchisees. Allan Boomer distilled the due diligence process into easy to understand steps, shared his business plan and projections, and how he tracks and measures performance. Michael Stone from PAFI and Paul Rocchio from IFA assembled an offering of resources to you.
- [PAFI: The Activation Process - From Site Selection to Grand Opening, July 13, 2014](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/pafi-the-activation-process-from-site-selection-to-grand-opening-july-13-2014/) - Lane Fisher moderated a session at the Professional Athelete Franchise Institute's 5th Annual Summit in Atlanta, Georgia titled "The Activation Process: From Site Selection to Grand Opening"
- [Franchise Times Legal Eagle, 2015](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/franchise-times-legal-eagle-2015/)
- [FPRs (Creative Financial Performance Representations), IFA 2014](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/fprs-creative-financial-performance-representations-ifa-2014/)
- [Basics Track: Expanding Internationally, IFA 2014](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/basics-track-expanding-internationally-ifa-2014/)
- [Basics Track: Disclosure, IFA 2014](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/basics-track-disclosure-ifa-2014/)
- [Leveraging Your FDD, Franchise Springboard Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 2014.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/leveraging-your-fdd-franchise-springboard-conference-philadelphia-pa-september-2014/)
- [FPRs (Creative Financial Performance Representations) International Franchise Association’s 2014 Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, February 2014.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/fprs-creative-financial-performance-representations-international-franchise-associations-2014-annual-convention-new-orleans-la-february-2014/)
- [International Franchise Association Legal Symposium Task Force 2013 and 2014.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/international-franchise-association-legal-symposium-task-force-2013-and-2014/)
- [Mister Softee Says Imposter Isn't Repaying $97K Judgement](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-says-imposter-isnt-repaying-97k-judg/) - Law360, New York (September 2, 2015, 7:27 PM ET) -- Mister Softee Inc. on Wednesday asked a New York federal judge for an installment payment order against a man who operated a rogue line of ice cream trucks called "Master Softee,” claiming he has not been making payments on a year-old judgment despite showing signs of regularly receiving wages from various business enterprises.
- [Ice Cream Rivals Take Competition to New York Court Over Jingle](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/ice-cream-rivals-take-competition-to-new-york-cour/) - A heated lawsuit is pitting ice cream truck against ice cream truck over a familiar jingle. "Here comes Mister Softee, the soft ice cream man," the jingle for Mister Softee's ice cream trucks starts. Based in Runnemede, New Jersey, Mister Softee Inc. has owned the copyright to the tune since 1960, according to its sheet music. But the company is crying foul against a rival ice cream truck, alleging that the competitor is using its jingle to sell ice cream in Brooklyn, New York.
- [Mister Softee Takes Hard Line Against Competitor Using Its Jingle to Sell Ice Cream](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-takes-hard-line-against-competitor-u/) - Mister Softee is taking a hard line against a competitor who's using the company's iconic jingle to sell his ice cream. Michael Scotto filed the following report.
- [Mister Softee Sues Ice Cream Man For Illegal Use Of Its Trademarked Jingle](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-sues-ice-cream-man-for-illegal-use/) - For an anthropomorphized cylinder of liquid sugar, Mister Softee is a litigious man. After we ran our profile on Victor the ice cream man last month, attorneys for Mister Softee took notice, and filed a lawsuit against the owner of Victor's truck for illegal use of the Mister Softee jingle.
- [Mister Softee sues rival ice cream truck for allegedly stealing signature song](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/softee-sues-rival-ice-cream-truck-for-alleg/) - Mister Softee says a Queens man has stolen the sound of summer. Mister Softee Inc. is suing a rival soft-serve slinger who’s been blaring its famous jingle from his ice cream truck.
- [MISTER SOFTEE SUING RIVAL ICE CREAM TRUCK IN NEW YORK FOR STEALING JINGLE](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/mister-softee-suing-rival-ice-cream-truck-in-new-y/) - NEW YORK -- When you hear their trademark music and instantly you know a Mister Softee ice cream truck is heading your way. But, the company is now suing a rival ice cream truck in Queens for allegedly stealing its jingle. It's just 16 notes in the key of E-flat. And to children everywhere the jolly jingle means only one thing. "It means that we can go outside and get some ice cream," one child said.
- [We All Scream For Ice Cream: Master Softee Defaults in Trademark Dispute](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream-master-softee-defaults-in-trademark-dispute/) - We All Scream For Ice Cream: Master Softee Defaults in Trademark Dispute
- [International Franchise Handbook: USA Chapter](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/international-franchise-handbook-usa-chapter/)
- [Investing in Yourself: Creative Financing Strategies to Open (and re-open) Franchise Locations](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/investing-in-yourself-creative-financing-strategies-to-open-and-re-open-franchise-locations/)
- [Coaching Your Client through Buying a Business Opportunity, Philadelphia Bar Association, Business Law Committee, Philadelphia, PA, October 2015](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/coaching-your-client-through-buying-a-business-opportunity-philadelphia-bar-association-business-law-committee-philadelphia-pa-october-2015/)
- [Leveraging Your FDD, Franchise Springboard Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 2015](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/leveraging-your-fdd-franchise-springboard-conference-philadelphia-pa-september-2015/)
- [Negotiating Renewals and Extensions: As A Franchisor Why Do You Care and What Should You Be Doing, IFA 2015](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/negotiating-renewals-and-extensions-as-a-franchisor-why-do-you-care-and-what-should-you-be-doing-ifa-2015/)
- [Lane Fisher Quoted in Philly Inquirer, 12/27/2015, "Franchisee dives into the deep end with British Swim School"](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/lane-fisher-quoted-in-philly-inquirer-12272015-franchisee-dives-into-the-deep-end-with-british-swim-school/)
- [Coaching Your Client through Buying a Business Opportunity, Philadelphia Bar Association, Business Law Committee, Philadelphia, PA, October 2015.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/coaching-your-client-through-buying-a-business-opportunity-philadelphia-bar-association-business-law-committee-philadelphia-pa-october-2015-2/)
- [Leveraging your FDD, Franchise Springboard Conference, Philadelphia, PA, September 2015.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/leveraging-your-fdd-franchise-springboard-conference-philadelphia-pa-september-2015-2/)
- [Negotiating Renewals and Extensions: As A Franchisor Why Do You Care and What Should You Be Doing, International Franchise Association’s 2015 Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV, February 2015.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/negotiating-renewals-and-extensions-as-a-franchisor-why-do-you-care-and-what-should-you-be-doing-international-franchise-associations-2015-annual-convention-las-vegas-nv-february-2015/)
- [Introduction to Franchising [as part of the IP Licensing Course], Temple Law School, Nov. 19, 2013, Nov. 11, 2014, November 3, 2015.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/introduction-to-franchising-as-part-of-the-ip-licensing-course-temple-law-school-nov-19-2013-nov-11-2014-november-3-2015/)
- [International Franchise Handbook, (1st Edition) 2015, Co-Editor and author of the USA Chapter.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/international-franchise-handbook-1st-edition-2015-co-editor-and-author-of-the-usa-chapter/)
- [Franchise Times Legal Eagle, Franchise Times, April 2013 through 2015.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/franchise-times-legal-eagle-franchise-times-april-2013-through-2015/)
- [Pennsylvania SuperLawyer, Philadelphia Magazine, 2012 through 2015.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/pennsylvania-superlawyer-philadelphia-magazine-2012-through-2015/)
- [Divided Loyalties - A Multi-Concept Franchisee’s Best Efforts](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/divided-loyalties-a-multi-concept-franchisees-best-efforts/)
- [Hinted by Hinton: Court Clarifies When Lost Future Royalties are Recoverable Under California Law](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/hinted-by-hinton-court-clarifies-when-lost-future-royalties-are-recoverable-under-california-law/)
- [The Importance of Realistic Expectations and Proper Due Diligence in Navigating International Waters](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/the-importance-of-realistic-expectations-and-proper-due-diligence-in-navigating-international-waters/)
- [Digital Sampling: How to Bait the Hook](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/digital-sampling-how-to-bait-the-hook/)
- [Certified Franchise Executive](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/certified-franchise-executive/)
- [Introduction to Franchising, Temple Law School](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/introduction-to-franchising-temple-law-school/)
- [Franchisor’s Intellectual Property - Protecting Your Intangibles in 2016, 49th  Annual Legal Symposium, International Franchise Association, May 15-17, 2016, Washington, DC](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/franchisors-intellectual-property-protecting-your-intangibles-in-2016-49th-annual-legal-symposium-international-franchise-association-may-15-17-2016-washington-dc/)
- [Jeffrey Zucker Quoted by NBC Philadelphia About Mister Softee Infringement](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/jeffrey-zucker-quoted-by-nbc-philadelphia-about-mister-softee-infringement/)
- [Jeffrey Zucker Quoted by Associated Press About Mister Softee Settlement](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/jeffrey-zucker-quoted-by-associated-press-about-mister-softee-settlement/)
- [The Wage and Hour Division Addresses Joint Employer Status](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/the-wage-and-hour-division-addresses-joint-employer-status/) - On January 21st, 2016, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (the “WHD”) released its interpretation on the joint employer question.
- [Please, Train Your Franchise Sales Force](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/please-train-your-franchise-sales-force/) - Consider the timing and scope of the sales compliance training offered to your franchise sales personnel. Make FPRs in your Franchise Disclosure Document
- [Questions You Should Ask Your Franchise Attorney](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/questions-you-should-ask-your-franchise-attorney/) - If you are considering purchasing a franchise, there are a few initial questions you should ask your franchise attorney before you make the initial investment.
- [Class Action Firms Have a New Shakedown: Your Franchise Website is Not Accessible](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/class-action-firms-have-a-new-shakedown-your-franchise-website-is-not-accessible/) - A plaintiffs’ class action firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has discovered a new shakedown method, and it’s targeting franchisors.
- [Evaluating Key Franchise Cases](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/evaluating-key-franchise-cases/) - Reviewing recent cases with your franchise attorney is a great way to stay on top of emerging legal trends and avoid missteps that have recently led to liability for other franchisors.
- [Franchise Agreement Changes for 2016](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/franchise-agreement-changes-for-2016/) - We are rapidly approaching the time of year when franchise systems complete their annual FDD updates.
- [Strategies Related to Concerns About Joint Employment, Misclassification and Vicarious Liability, Franchise UnConference, Park City, UT, March, 2016.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/strategies-related-to-concerns-about-joint-employment-misclassification-and-vicarious-liability-franchise-unconference-park-city-ut-march-2016/)
- [No Really, They’re Not My Employees: Sharing Tips and Best Practices, International Franchise Association’s 2016 Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, February 2016.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/no-really-theyre-not-my-employees-sharing-tips-and-best-practices-international-franchise-associations-2016-annual-conference-san-antonio-tx-february-2016/)
- [Emerging Franchisors: Focus on Your Franchisees](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/emerging-franchisors-focus-on-your-franchisees/) - Emerging franchise brands face a set of possibilities unique from their larger and smaller competitors.
- [Franchise Times Recognizes 6 FisherZucker Attorneys for Legal Eagles Award](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/franchise-times-recognizes-6-fisherzucker-attorneys-for-legal-eagles-award/) - We train our lawyers to become indispensable parts of the matters they work on; to become a client’s “go to” for legal guidance and to deliver prompt and diligent service.
- [The Millennial Market: How to Gain the Loyalty of the Largest Customer Base](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/the-millennial-market-how-to-gain-the-loyalty-of-the-largest-customer-base/) - In today’s social media controlled marketing world, the successful brands will always be the ones who make themselves useful to consumers
- [Powered by Innovation - the 2016 Franchise UnConference](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/powered-by-innovation-the-2016-franchise-unconference/) - What is innovation and how can we implement it to our franchise brands’ benefit?
- [Franchise Times Legal Eagle, 2016](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/franchise-times-legal-eagle-2016/)
- [The Importance of Designated Purchases and Vendors to Create Franchise Uniformity](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/the-importance-of-designated-purchases-and-vendors-to-create-franchise-uniformity/) - Uniformity of product and service offerings is essential to maintaining a uniform franchise system.
- [PA Supreme Court to Decide if Franchisors can be Employers of their Franchisee’s Employees under Workers’ Compensation Statute](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/pa-supreme-court-to-decide-if-franchisors-can-be-employers-of-their-franchisees-employees-under-workers-compensation-statute/) - Following an appeal of the Commonwealth Court’s decision in Saladworks, LLC v. W.C.A.B. (Gaudioso), the Court will decide whether a franchisor can ever be subject to liability as a statutory employer under Section 302(a) of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act.
- [Fisher Zucker Attorneys Present at the International Franchise Association’s 49th Annual Legal Symposium](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/fisher-zucker-attorneys-present-at-the-international-franchise-associations-49th-annual-legal-symposium/) - Fisher Zucker attorneys Joe Dunn and Dave Allsman will both be presenting at the International Franchise Association’s 49th Annual Legal Symposium on May 15-17, 2016
- [New Federal Overtime Rules - May 2016](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/new-federal-overtime-rules-may-2016/) - On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor released its final rule regarding overtime regulations. Read the details here
- [New York’s Attorney General Sues Domino’s Over Lost Employee Wages](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/new-yorks-attorney-general-sues-dominos-over-lost-employee-wages/) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit against Domino’s and three of its franchisees, claiming it systematically unpaid its workers, failed to pay overtime
- [A MEETING OF THE MASTER-MINDS](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/a-meeting-of-the-master-minds/) - William Graefe, Franchise Attorney at Fisher Zucker, explains the importance of pre-sale negotiations for both parties when creating a master franchise agreement.
- [FTC INCREASES MONETARY THRESHOLD FOR EXEMPTIONS](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/ftc-increases-monetary-threshold-for-exemptions/) - On May 19, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) made their quadrennial update to monetary thresholds for Franchise Rule Exemptions.
- [Why Can’t I Buy this Instead?  The Issue of Unauthorized Products and Suppliers in Franchise Franchise Systems, International Franchise Association’s 49th Annual Legal Symposium, Washington, DC, May 2016.](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/presentations/why-cant-i-buy-this-instead-the-issue-of-unauthorized-products-and-suppliers-in-franchise-franchise-systems-international-franchise-associations-49th-annual-legal-symposium-washi/)
- [How a Franchisor and Franchise System Can Prepare to be Bought and Sold](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/how-a-franchisor-and-franchise-system-can-prepare-to-be-bought-and-sold/) - Want to sell a franchise system? Here are some key points to consider thinking of selling your franchise system.
- [The Use of Subsets in a Financial Performance Representation in your Franchise Disclosure Document](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/the-use-of-subsets-in-a-financial-performance-representation-in-your-franchise-disclosure-document/) - Members of the NASAA committee have recently revealed that the FPR Commentary will be revised and open for public comment for a second time in the upcoming months
- [Can We Make System-Wide Changes through an Update to the Operations Manual?](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/can-we-make-system-wide-changes-through-an-update-to-the-operations-manual/) - There are several ways to make system-wide changes and one of the easiest ways to implement such change is to update the operations manual.
- [Walking the Fine Line in Item 19 Explanatory Notes](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/walking-the-fine-line-in-item-19-explanatory-notes/) - So how can you strike a balance between protecting the franchisor and complying with the FTC Rule on disclaimers in Item 19? Here is the answer
- [Are Your EU Trademarks Still Protected In the UK after Brexit?](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/are-your-eu-trademarks-still-protected-in-the-uk-after-brexit/) - Many franchisors, like other businesses, rather than file trademark applications in individual countries have sought to protect their trademarks in Europe by filing for an EU mark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, which grants protection in all 28 countries of the European Union.
- [California federal judge grants class action status to employees of a McDonald’s franchise in their lawsuit against McDonald’s](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/california-federal-judge-grants-class-action-status-to-employees-of-a-mcdonalds-franchise-in-their-lawsuit-against-mcdonalds/) - A July 7 decision by a California federal judge has granted class action status to a group of employees of a McDonald’s franchise in their claims against McDonald’s for alleged employment law violations.
- [Franchisor and Franchisee as Joint-Defendants; What to do When You’ve Been Roped into Your Franchisee’s Litigation and Can’t Get Out.](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/franchisor-and-franchisee-as-joint-defendants-what-to-do-when-youve-been-roped-into-your-franchisees-litigation-and-cant-get-out/) - This scenario is familiar to most franchisors. Your franchisee has been sued and you have been named as a defendant because you have deeper pockets. Unfortunately, the court will not let you out on a motion to dismiss and you are stuck engaging in the excruciating exercise of discovery and possibly trial in a matter
- [IT’S MORE THAN YOUR CORE… GLOCALIZE-ING YOUR BRAND](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/its-more-than-your-core-glocalize-ing-your-brand/) - Typically, newer franchisors seem to be a bit overwhelmed when facing their first few international franchise transactions.
- [NO REFUNDS WHEN IT COMES TO CURRENCY EXCHANGE PROVISIONS IN FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/no-refunds-when-it-comes-to-currency-exchange-provisions-in-franchise-agreements/) - Franchisors regularly use comprehensive provisions in their franchise agreements in an attempt to control how fees and other amounts payable to themselves and, in certain circumstances, their approved suppliers.
- [Don’t Miss out on the Springboard Event for Emerging Franchisors!](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/dont-miss-out-on-the-springboard-event-for-emerging-franchisors/) - We are fast approaching the 4th annual Springboard Event. Each year, franchise law firm Fisher Zucker and franchise PR firm Fishman PR team up with Entrepreneur Magazine to host the preeminent event for emerging brands. The past 5 years have shown emerging brands to be a major population in the franchising world with 100% of
- [Mediation Needs More Bite](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/mediation-needs-more-bite/) - Although pre-litigation mediation is an option for franchisors and franchisees to cut legal costs, stay out of a courtroom and get most legal disputes taken care of in short period of time.
- [Avoid the Pitfalls of Offering Gift Cards Through Your Franchise System](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/avoid-the-pitfalls-of-offering-gift-cards-through-your-franchise-system/) - Do you have system-wide gift card program? Have you talked to your attorney regarding the federal and state requirements related to gift cards? What happens to the gift cards sold by afranchise location that subsequently closes?
- [Paperless Filing for State Franchise Registrations](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/paperless-filing-for-state-franchise-registrations/) - This week, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions sent out an email confirming that Wisconsin will only accept electronic filing (or “e-filing”) of all franchise registration applications beginning on October 1, 2016.
- [Franchisee in the Jailhouse](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/franchisee-in-the-jailhouse/) - One huge dilemma a franchisor can face is when a franchisee is accused of a crime that has nothing to do with the operation of the franchised business.
- [Attention Spammers: New Rules for Marketing Via Text and Email](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/attention-spammers-new-rules-for-marketing-via-text-and-email/) - Before franchisors (or any company) starts sending commercial texts or emails, they should be aware of the new rules regarding this type of marketing.
- [Readers Choice Best Law Firm of Philly](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/readers-choice-2016-winner/)
- [A Step in the Right Direction: NASAA Releases New Item 19 Commentary](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/a-step-in-the-right-direction-nasaa-releases-new-item-19-commentary/) - Last week, the North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”) published a notice of request for public commentary regarding financial performance representations, or “FPRs”, that a franchisor discloses in Item 19 of its FDD.
- [Landing the Big Fish: Selling Multi-Unit Deals](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/landing-the-big-fish-selling-multi-unit-deals/) - Emerging franchisors often view multi-unit deals as a golden egg. However, before jumping into such a commitment, a franchisor should take some time to self-reflect and consider, “Is this right for me?”
- [Best Lawyers In America](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/best-lawyers-in-america/)
- [Growth in a Franchise System: Maximizing Unit Level Economics](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/growth-in-a-franchise-system-maximizing-unit-level-economics/) - It starts at the top, with you – the franchisor: implementing an efficient system; instilling the culture; providing units the tools to succeed.
- [Technology Solutions for Emerging Franchisors](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/technology-solutions-for-emerging-franchisors/) - Some of the more difficult decisions facing emerging franchisors involve technology -- the level of development needed in the early stages of growth; which types of systems to tackle first; and whether to buy from outside sources or to build platforms internally.
- [Making Sure Your Opportunity is Bankable](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/making-sure-your-opportunity-is-bankable/) - One of the most repeated pieces of advice given to emerging franchisors is to make sure that the first twenty franchise units have as few financial problems as possible.
- [Onboarding New Franchisees](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/onboarding-new-franchisees/) - The onboarding process often comes down to the franchisor attempting to pack as much information as possible into the training session and overwhelming the franchisee.
- [The Third Circuit is Opening the Doors for Franchisees to File Class-Actions Under the WPCL](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/the-third-circuit-is-opening-the-doors-for-franchisees-to-file-class-actions-under-the-wpcl/) - The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court’s decision to permit a group of franchisees to file a class action lawsuit against a franchisor; a decision that could potentially lead to franchisees being deemed employees of a franchisor.
- [What Strategic Buyers and Private Equity Firms Value Most When Looking at Your Franchise](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/what-strategic-buyers-and-private-equity-firms-value-most-when-looking-at-your-franchise/) - Even if your franchise is in its nascent stages, it is not too early to organize your business for a strategic buy-out or for an infusion of private equity in the future.
- [Comments to the Commentary: Fisher Zucker’s Response to NASAA](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/comments-to-the-commentary-fisher-zuckers-response-to-nasaa/) - As we mentioned in a previous blog post, the North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”) published a notice of request for public commentary regarding financial performance representations.
- [Franchisors – Time To Prepare For Your Fiscal Year End](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/franchisors-time-to-prepare-for-your-fiscal-year-end/) - As you wrap up sales activities this fiscal year and begin preparing for an audit of your 2016 financials, we think it is important to keep in mind capitalization requirements imposed by state regulatory authorities.
- [Delayed Revenue Recognition -- A New Threat to Franchisor Financials](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/delayed-revenue-recognition-a-new-threat-to-franchisor-financials/) - A recent change in Federal Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidelines threatens to alter the way in which franchisors can recognize initial franchise fees in their audited financial statements.Historically, franchisors have recognized the revenue from initial franchise fees as an asset upon the opening of the franchised unit, as accountants view the initial franchise fee as
- [Considering Whether to Eliminate Tipping at Your Restaurant](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/considering-whether-to-eliminate-tipping-at-your-restaurant/) - Last week at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference in Las Vegas, a panel of restaurateurs discussed the concept of no tipping at restaurants.
- [Streamlining the SBA Approval Process with a Universal Addendum](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/streamlining-the-sba-approval-process-with-a-universal-addendum/) - Over the past year, many of our franchisor clients have raised concerns about the length of time that it takes for their FDD and Franchise Agreement to be approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA)
- [A Win for Franchising in Pennsylvania](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/a-win-for-franchising-in-pennsylvania/) - For those of you following the Saladworks v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board pending before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, I'm pleased to report that the Court, after briefing and argument, dismissed the appeal as "improvidently granted".
- [Franchise Round-Up](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/franchise-round-up/) - Franchise executives and professionals recently gathered at the Union League in Philadelphia at the Franchisor Round-Up to discuss what 2017 holds for the franchise industry.
- [For Restaurant Concepts, the Customer is Always Right… Even If They’re Disruptive](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/for-restaurant-concepts-the-customer-is-always-right-even-if-theyre-disruptive/) - A successful franchisor understands that keeping up with the ever-evolving needs and wants of the consumer contributes crucially to the company’s longevity.
- [Largest Law Firms](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/largest-law-firms/)
- [President Trump Appoints Acting Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/president-trump-appoints-acting-chairman-of-the-national-labor-relations-board/) - President Trump has named Philip A. Miscimarra as Acting Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, replacing former Chairman Mark Gaston Pearce.
- [Franchisor’s Need to Maximize Their Franchisee Relationships](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/franchisors-need-to-maximize-their-franchisee-relationships/) - As the landscape becomes ever more competitive, franchisors need to maximize their franchisee relationships more than ever to drive system and unit profitability.
- [One Size Does Not Fit All:  Franchisors Need to Recognize the Differing Operational Support Needs of Multi-Unit Franchisees](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/one-size-does-not-fit-all-franchisors-need-to-recognize-the-differing-operational-support-needs-of-multi-unit-franchisees/) - Franchisors, as they grow and add multi-unit and sophisticated franchisees, need to retool how they provide operational support. Specifically, franchisors need to fashion the support that they provide and tailor it to the individual needs of the franchisee.
- [Fisher Zucker LLC Promotes Two Attorneys to Firm Partnership](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/fisher-zucker-llc-promotes-two-attorneys-to-firm-partnership/) - Senior Associates David J. Allsman and William R. Graefe, III join Leadership Team to Support Firm’s Growth and Expansion Fisher Zucker LLC, a full-service law firm dedicated to franchise, distribution and licensing, announces the promotion of David J. Allsman and William R. Graefe, III to partner. Allsman and Graefe each have more than a decade of
- [Clearly Worded Contracts Help to Prevent Litigation Related to Franchise System Change](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/clearly-worded-contracts-help-to-prevent-litigation-related-to-franchise-system-change/) - As franchise systems grow and expand, franchisors often feel the need to implement various changes such as altering distribution channels, changing product offerings, modifying design or architecture of franchise locations or introducing technology upgrades.
- [Fisher Zucker Attorney Presents at the International Franchise Association’s 50th Annual Legal Symposium](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/fisher-zucker-attorney-presents-at-the-international-franchise-associations-50th-annual-legal-symposium/) - Fisher Zucker attorney Max Staplin has been selected to present at the 50th Annual International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium on May 7-9, 2017, at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C.
- [Personal Guarantee... Don't Leave Home (and Go International) Without It!](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/personal-guarantee-dont-leave-home-and-go-international-without-it/) - In most franchise relationships where the franchisee is an LLC, corporation or other business entity, the franchisor will require the individual or corporate owners of that entity enter into a form of guarantee
- [Global Franchise Hired! 20 of the keenest legal minds in global franchising](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/global-franchise-hired-20-of-the-keenest-legal-minds-in-global-franchising/) - Lane Fisher Managing Partner, Fisher Zucker & William Graefe Jnr Partner, Fisher Zucker recognized as 2 of the 20 keenest legal minds in global franchising. See full details here. http://www.globalfranchisemagazine.com/advice/20-legal-eagles
- [Fisherzucker Ranked on Chambers USA](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/fisherzucker-ranked-on-chambersandpartners/) - FIRM OVERVIEW: Fisher Zucker LLC is a full-service franchise law firm with a national practice dedicated almost exclusively to franchise, distribution and licensing matters. The firm has offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Its franchise lawyers have extensive experience in pre-litigation counselling, litigation, arbitration and mediation in trademark infringement, non-compete, antitrust, collections, underreporting and encroachment
- [How Franchisors can Prove Irreparable Harm in an Uncertain Legal Landscape](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/how-franchisors-can-prove-irreparable-harm-in-an-uncertain-legal-landscape/) - A franchisor should aim to be prepared to prove that such irreparable harm exists in order to obtain a preliminary or permanent injunction against a franchisee in cases of trademark infringement.
- [Alternative Dispute Resolution: Striving for Open Communication between Franchisor and Franchisee](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/alternative-dispute-resolution-striving-for-open-communication-between-franchisor-and-franchisee/) - In the franchise context in particular, before jumping to expensive litigation, the franchisor should consider alternative dispute resolutions in order to find a resolution.
- [Lane Fisher quoted by entrepreneur.com about Franchising Secrets for Long-Term Success](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/quotes/lane-fisher-quoted-by-entrepreneur-com-about-franchising-secrets-for-long-term-success/) - Summing up the analysis of world class franchises very well is Lane Fisher, partner at FisherZucker, LLC, in Philadelphia and member of the IFA Board of Directors. Read More
- [Senior Partner at FisherZucker represents Mister Softee Franchise chain in lawsuit](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/senior-partner-at-fisherzucker-represents-mister-softee-franchise-chain-in-lawsuit/) - Senior partner from Fisherzucker represented Mister Softee franchise chain. http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/wildwood-mister-softee-stand-shuts-down-amid-lawsuit-second-stand/article_c6e287e7-57c4-5d1b-bf52-5016fc7ee191.html
- [Helpful Guidance To Franchisors On Implementing New Revenue Recognition Standards](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/helpful-guidance-to-franchisors-on-implementing-new-revenue-recognition-standards/) - FisherZucker partner Joe Dunn addressing how the new standard alters the way in which franchisors can recognize initial franchise fees in their audited financial statement.
- [Joint Employment Moving in the Franchisor’s Direction](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/joint-employment-moving-in-the-franchisors-direction/) - National Labor Relations Board voted 3-2 on December 14, 2017,to overrule their prior decision in Browning-Ferris Industries, 362 NLRB No. 186 (2015)
- [SBA Announces Streamlined SBA-backed Lending Procedures for Franchisors](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/sba-announces-streamlined-sba-backed-lending-procedures-for-franchisors/) - SBA Franchise Directory that will provide a centralized list of every franchisor whose franchisees are eligible to obtain SBA-backed loans. SBA Announces Streamlined SBA-backed Lending Procedures.
- [Our Attorneys honored as “Franchise Times Legal Eagles”](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/lane-fisher-honored-as-franchise-times-legal-eagles/) - Find out who all are our attorneys who were honored as “Franchise Times Legal Eagles”.
- [Chambers USA 2018: Leaders in The Field](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/chambers-usa-2018-leaders-in-the-field/) - Chambers USA 2018 has identified Lane Fisher of Fisher Zucker, LLC who will be featured as ‘Leaders in their Field’ in the forthcoming edition of ‘Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business’. Chambers USA conducts interviews and independent research to develop its lists of lawyers and law firms.
- [Philadelphia Magazine, Top Attorneys In Pennsylvania](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/philadelphia-magazine-top-attorneys-in-pennsylvania/)
- [Philadelphia Business Journal: Largest Law Firms 2019](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/philadelphia-business-journal-largest-law-firms-2019/)
- [Legal Eagles Hall of Fame](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/legal-eagles-hall-of-fame/)
- [Top Attorneys](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/top-attorneys/)
- [Best Lawyers](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/best-lawyers/)
- [Change the Course of Your Emerging Brand: The Female Leadership Perspective](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/springboard-panel-discussion-offers-insights-for-womens-success-as-leaders-in-franchising/) - The panel, moderated by Sherri Fishman, President of Fishman PR, sought to explore the unique leadership and emotional intelligence skills inherent to female executives in the franchising world.
- [YoungConference Preview – Telling a Story through Social Media](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/youngconference-preview-telling-a-story-through-social-media/) - At the annual Franchise Springboard conference in Philadelphia, a group of panelists consisting of franchisors and social media experts convened to preview an upcoming event – the first annual Franchise YoungConference.
- [Panelists Offer Insights into How Investment Professionals Evaluate Franchise Systems](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/panelists-offer-insights-into-how-investment-professionals-evaluate-franchise-systems/) - On day two of Springboard, conference participants heard from a panel of investment professionals, accountants, and franchise operators eager to share their expertise on franchise-specific financial matters.
- [Item 19: Using Your FDD as a Sales Tool](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/item-19-using-your-fdd-as-a-sales-tool/) - At the Springboard Conference in Philadelphia, several experts discussed the benefits of providing an Item 19 in an FDD and how that information can be effectively used by franchisors in the sales process.
- [Motivating Franchisee Compliance](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/motivating-franchisee-compliance/) - Fisher Zucker partner Bill Graefe suggests that his clients think of enforcing compliance using a carrot and a stick—by enticing franchisee compliance through various incentives (carrots) and, when necessary, through more draconian measures (sticks).
- [Income Wreck-ognition](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/income-wreck-ognition/) - The restatement will likely have the effect of driving many rapidly growing franchisors’ capital into the negative jeopardizing (un-impounded) state registrations and impairing franchisee diligence.
- [2020 Super Lawyer](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/2020-super-lawyer/)
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- [Philadelphia Business Journal: Largest Law Firms 2020](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/philadelphia-business-journal-largest-law-firms-2020/)
- [Best Lawyers: Lane Fisher is Lawyer of the Year](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/best-lawyers-lane-fisher-is-lawyer-of-the-year/)
- [2020 Legal Eagles](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/2020-legal-eagles/)
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- [2021 Best Law Firms: Metro Tier 1 Rankings](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/2021-best-law-firms-metro-tier-1-rankings/)
- [2022 Best Lawyers Best Law Firms](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/2022-best-lawyers-best-law-firms/)
- [Ranked in Chambers USA 2022](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/ranked-in-chambers-usa-2022/)
- [Rated by Super Lawyers](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/rated-by-super-lawyers/)
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- [Super Lawyers 2004 - 2014 , 2017 - 2023](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/super-lawyers-2004-2014-2017-2023/)
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- [Is Your Franchise Offering “Kosher” in the Registration States for 2023?](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/is-your-franchise-offering-kosher-in-the-registration-states-for-2023/) - For those franchisors with a December 31st fiscal year end, the April 30th Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) update deadline (March 31st in Hawaii and April 20th in California) is certainly creeping up pretty quick. And this year, in addition to the range of usual considerations when updating the FDD, franchisors planning to register in the
- [2026 Recognized by Best Lawyers](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/awards/2026-recognized-by-best-lawyers/)
- [Got Beef?  Need Advice On a Franchisee Dispute.](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/got-beef-need-advice-on-a-franchisee-dispute/) - Franchise relationship disputes are common, often arising over money, compliance with systems and standards, concerns with franchisor support, or supplier designations. Let us offer a legal opinion on strategies to address and resolve disputes, to enforce obligations under the franchise agreement, and to bring about system compliance based on our 30 years of experience in
- [2020: The Year of the FDDetour](https://fisherzucker.com/our-reputation/articles/2020-the-year-of-the-fddetour/) - By Lane Fisher, Partner, FisherZucker 2020: The Year of the FDDetour If you are responsible for or dependent upon a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to market franchises and you’re still using a 2020 FDD containing only information through the end of 2019, you may be a little late to the party. 2020 was an
- [Best Law Firms Press Release](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/best-law-firms-press-release/) - FisherZucker, LLC By FisherZucker; U.S. News & World Report; Best Lawyers; PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5, 2020 -- Today, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers publicly announced the Eleventh Edition of the "Best Law Firms" rankings. FisherZucker, LLC is proud to be named a Philadelphia Metropolitan Tier 1 firm in "Best Law Firms" of 2021
- [CA AB 5 Campaign Plan & Fundraising Effort](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/ca-ab-5-campaign-plan-fundraising-effort/) - I wanted to give you an update on what’s going on in California related to AB-5. The background appears below. As things stand now, AB-5 goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020, but IFA believes that a franchise exemption is possible. 
- [Income Wreck-ognition-Part-II](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/income-wreck-ognition-ii/) - Did you miss Part I? Check it out here.Given the robust activity around my recent post on Income Wreck-ognition, I think I have your attention.
- [Income Wreck-ognition-Part-III](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/income-wreck-ognition-part-iii/) - Need some more background? Check out Income Wreck-ognition: Part I and Part II.As we have worked with some of our 200 brands, we have noticed a pattern among auditors – the pattern being that there is no pattern.
- [Income Wreck-ognition: Part IV](https://fisherzucker.com/blog/income-wreck-ognition-part-iv/) - Need some more background? Check out Income Wreck-ognition: Part I and Part II. and Part III: Survey.Generally, an auditor should recognize that portion of the initial franchise fee upon the provision of any distinct goods or services.

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- [Bianca Basilone](https://fisherzucker.com/our-practice/our-attorneys/bianca-basilone/) - Bianca Basilone bbasilone@fisherzucker.com (215) 825-3121 Bianca joined Fisher Zucker in 2024 and focuses her practice on franchise law, representing franchise clients in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. Bianca helps clients establish and expand their businesses by drafting, updating, and enforcing franchise disclosure documents, franchise and licensing agreements, and a range of other contracts. Prior to
- [Matan Dragon](https://fisherzucker.com/our-practice/our-attorneys/matan-dragon/) - Matan Dragon mdragon@fisherzucker.com (413) 847-1827 Matan joined Fisher Zucker in January of 2026. He primarily focuses his practice on addressing franchise-related transactional matters, namely through assisting with the drafting of franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements for the firm’s clients. Matan has also assisted the firm’s clients on day-to-day matters through constructing notices of default,
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- [Fisher Zucker’s Response to NASAA](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/fisher-zuckers-response-to-nasaa/)
- [franchise capitalization](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-capitalization/)
- [Delayed Revenue Recognition](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/delayed-revenue-recognition/)
- [Streamlining the SBA Approval Process](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/streamlining-the-sba-approval-process/)
- [Franchise Agreement for financing](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-agreement-for-financing/)
- [Universal Addendum](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/universal-addendum/)
- [Franchising in Pennsylvania](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchising-in-pennsylvania/)
- [A Win for Franchising in Pennsylvania](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/a-win-for-franchising-in-pennsylvania/)
- [Franchise Round-Up](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-round-up/)
- [Restaurant Concepts](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/restaurant-concepts/)
- [the Customer is Always Right](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/the-customer-is-always-right/)
- [franchise leadership](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-leadership/)
- [franchisee relationships](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchisee-relationships/)
- [franchisees goals](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchisees-goals/)
- [multi-unit and sophisticated franchisees](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/multi-unit-and-sophisticated-franchisees/)
- [multi-unit franchisees](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/multi-unit-franchisees/)
- [sophisticated franchisees](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/sophisticated-franchisees/)
- [attorney William R. Graefe](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/attorney-william-r-graefe/)
- [firm partnership](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/firm-partnership/)
- [Franchise System Change](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-system-change/)
- [Prevent Litigation Related to Franchise System Change](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/prevent-litigation-related-to-franchise-system-change/)
- [Clearly Worded Contracts](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/clearly-worded-contracts/)
- [litigation with franchisees](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/litigation-with-franchisees/)
- [International Franchise Association’s](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/international-franchise-associations/)
- [Annual International Franchise Association](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/annual-international-franchise-association/)
- [IFA](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/ifa/)
- [Global Franchise Group](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/global-franchise-group/)
- [franchise personal guarantee](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-personal-guarantee/)
- [franchisee agreement](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchisee-agreement/)
- [franchise contract negotiations](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-contract-negotiations/)
- [tackle trademark infringement](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/tackle-trademark-infringement/)
- [legal compliant operations](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/legal-compliant-operations/)
- [proper use of the trademark](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/proper-use-of-the-trademark/)
- [Alternative Dispute Resolution](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/alternative-dispute-resolution/)
- [franchise litigation](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-litigation/)
- [franchise mediation & arbitration](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-mediation-arbitration/)
- [initial franchise fees](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/initial-franchise-fees/)
- [Labor Relations](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/labor-relations/)
- [joint-employer liability](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/joint-employer-liability/)
- [Browning Ferris](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/browning-ferris/)
- [SBA-backed Lending Procedures](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/sba-backed-lending-procedures/)
- [SBA Franchise Directory](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/sba-franchise-directory/)
- [SBA List Of franchisor](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/sba-list-of-franchisor/)
- [Lending Procedures for Franchisors](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/lending-procedures-for-franchisors/)
- [Evaluate Franchise Systems](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/evaluate-franchise-systems/)
- [Franchisee Compliance](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchisee-compliance/)
- [Franchise regulations](https://fisherzucker.com/tag/franchise-regulations/)