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Do You Need a Business License in Georgia, D.C., Maryland or Virginia? (Probably.)

Do You Need a Business License in Georgia, D.C., Maryland or Virginia? (Probably.)

by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Jul 25, 2025 | Business Law

By LPJ Legal A business license is an important part of compliance, but many business owners can’t really define the term. Many times, a business license is confused for an “LLC” or “EIN number”. In this article, we’ll define what a business licence is, and explain if...
Should You Hire a Franchise Attorney Before or After Signing Your FDD?

Should You Hire a Franchise Attorney Before or After Signing Your FDD?

by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Jul 22, 2025 | Business Law, Franchise Law

By LPJ Legal Should You Hire a Franchise Attorney Before or After Signing?Here’s the straight answer—and why it matters. In 2025, investing in a franchise is a smart business move, especially if you live in the southeast.  So when should you bring in legal...
Top 5 Legal Mistakes New Franchisors Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Top 5 Legal Mistakes New Franchisors Make (And How to Avoid Them)

by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Jul 10, 2025 | Business Law, Franchise Law

By LPJ Legal So you’ve built a business that people love. The brand is strong, the systems are tight, and—after getting a few questions from fans and friends—you’re seriously considering turning it into a franchise. This is a big step—and a powerful one. Franchising...
Franchise vs. Licensing: Where Business Owners Struggle to Tell the Difference

Franchise vs. Licensing: Where Business Owners Struggle to Tell the Difference

by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Jul 8, 2025 | Business Law, Franchise Law

Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve worked hard to build a trusted, well-known brand. Then someone approaches you about using your business name and model in a different city. You agree—perhaps informally or with a brief agreement—and call it a “license.” But over time, you...
2025 Forecasts Say that ⅓ of All Franchise Growth Will be in the American Southeast — Georgia Tops the List

2025 Forecasts Say that ⅓ of All Franchise Growth Will be in the American Southeast — Georgia Tops the List

by Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. | Jun 26, 2025 | Business Law, Franchise Law

As we enjoy the midpoint of 2025, franchising in the U.S. continues to be a powerful economic engine—one that is growing even more rapidly in business-friendly states like Georgia. Here’s what franchisors, franchisees, and legal counsel should have on their...
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