Joyce Mazero

New tariffs are set to take effect on August 1 unless new deals are struck, with rates ranging from 25 to 40 percent affecting dozens of countries.

New reciprocal tariffs impact franchisors and franchisees with 10% rate

A set of new U.S. tariffs took effect on March 4, imposing a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on imports from China.

I’d like to highlight six fabulous female franchise executives redefining success in international franchising.

Franchisors can succeed in international expansion by adapting to local cultures, leveraging technology, and establishing strong partnerships.

Polsinelli's Joyce Mazero is a top franchise attorney with over three decades of experience in litigation and business transactions.

Assessing risk in the supply chain weighs heavily in M&A transactions, particularly for franchise systems and service providers.

Experts discuss global supply chain management for international franchise success, emphasizing its critical role in maximizing unit royalties worldwide.

The Importance of Hiring an Experienced International Attorney, Part 2, covers common legal issues in international franchising that need to be reviewed with an international franchise attorney.

Legal fees can add up when registering trademarks, preparing franchise agreements, and satisfying legal requirements.

Franchisees may need to source products from abroad, requiring advance work to determine suitable suppliers and protect trade secrets.

Franchisors can consult with their attorneys or consultants to conduct reasonable background investigations on prospective franchisees.

Franchisors and suppliers can use trade letters of credit to enhance financial security and address credit risk issues in international supply and distribution agreements.

The University of New Hampshire has published the Global Social Franchising Index, ranking 130 countries according to the impacts of social entrepreneurship and social franchising.

U.S. companies, including franchisors, conduct rigorous internal compliance programs to adhere to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Foreign franchisors considering entering the US market face challenges, including fear of litigation and adapting to US consumer behavior.

Franchisors and distributors must work together to maintain the strength and value of the franchisor's brand.

If you decide to take the plunge into international waters, you want to tread carefully as you try to find your initial franchisees.

Be careful not to pack non-recruiting tasks onto your recruiting staff.

Franchise Management for Dummies provides guidance on budgeting for international expansion, including indirect methods of expansion such as master franchising.

International franchising takes center stage at IFA 2019, with summits tackling market selection, development methods, and data privacy regulations.

This article provides key areas of inquiry for franchisors desiring to lay a firm foundation for an international franchise sales program, including market and business environment, and adapting the business model to the target market.

Social impact investment facilitates the use of the social franchise model, permitting social/micro-franchisors and franchisees to scale their businesses.

Franchises are evolving to meet the needs of low-income communities, with examples of franchisors implementing programs for training and qualifying employees.