Multi-Unit Reality Check: Expansion Decisions Carry Real Consequences
Transitioning from single-unit to multi-unit franchise ownership is one of the most consequential decisions a franchisee can make.
· Franchising.com· August 15, 2026
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Brian Schnell
Brian Schnell is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 16 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Fixing Franchise Support: Best Practices Align Multi-Unit Franchisees and Franchisors
Franchisors and multi-unit franchisees understand the importance of franchise support.
· Franchising.com· May 9, 2026
Franchising With Representation: System change without buy-in is a recipe for resistance
In today’s world, many customers expect businesses to adapt to them.
· Franchising.com· February 6, 2026
Avoiding Litigation: Dialogue and social capital can often resolve disputes
Franchisors and franchisees can resolve disputes through dialogue and social capital.
· Franchising.com· October 4, 2025
Top Franchise Legal Player: Brian Schnell of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP’s Brian Schnell recognized as top franchise legal player with over 30 years of experience.
· 1851 Franchise· August 21, 2024
Brian Schnell
Brian Schnell is a franchise lawyer with 34 years of experience in the industry, discussing the importance of collaboration within franchising.
· 1851 Franchise· November 10, 2021
Top Franchise Lawyers: Brian Schnell of Faegre Drinker
Faegre Drinker's Brian Schnell discusses the state of franchising and provides advice for growth-minded franchisors.
· 1851 Franchise· July 10, 2020
Want to take your U.K. franchise overseas? This 90-minute event will cover everything you need to know
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· September 2, 2019
Fast Casual: How to Avoid Franchising Pitfalls to Ensure Successful Growth
Longtime franchise attorney Brian Schnell shares his expertise on how to avoid franchising pitfalls to ensure successful growth, highlighting the importance of protecting a brand's trademark.
· 1851 Franchise· June 21, 2018
Franchise Business Review Names Jeff Bevis One of the Industry’s Best Leaders of 2017
Franchise Business Review names Jeff Bevis, CEO of FirstLight Home Care, one of the industry's best leaders of 2017, based on franchisee satisfaction and loyalty.
· 1851 Franchise· November 1, 2017
Faegre Baker Daniels: Carlson Hotels General Counsel Kerry Olson Joins FaegreBD’s Franchise Practice
Kerry Olson, former executive vice president and global general counsel of Carlson Hotels, joins Faegre Baker Daniels as a partner in the firm's international franchise practice.
· 1851 Franchise· September 21, 2017
Franchising Under Attack - Part 2
Franchising is a misunderstood industry, with policymakers often failing to grasp its impact and the impact of their ideas on the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· August 15, 2017
I Love Franchising Part 1
Bret Lowell discusses the love for franchising, highlighting its impact and structure, as well as the success of the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· August 14, 2017
Brian Schnell
Franchise lawyer Brian Schnell discusses the principles of successful franchising, including collaboration and unit-level economics.
· 1851 Franchise· August 11, 2017
Understanding Financial Performance Representations and Their Legal Ramifications
When it comes to reading a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), perhaps the most important item to pay attention to is Item 19.
· 1851 Franchise· June 29, 2017
FranConnect Summit to Help You Grow
The FranConnect CEO Growth Circle Summit will help CEOs and presidents of mature franchises with more than 100 units navigate current challenges and solutions.
· 1851 Franchise· September 17, 2015