Review
"...Meaney offers a first-rate guide to evaluating and selecting a franchise. He puts the emphasis on getting it right...and encourages investors to be thorough and critical in their evaluation of a franchised business. ...Meaney's book gives investors an essential framework for evaluating the potential of a franchise. A great read for any would-be franchise investor." -- Matthew R. Shay, Vice President and Chief Counsel, International Franchise Association
"...an outstanding guide for the prospective franchise buyer. ...comprehensively reviews the steps a franchise buyer should take and the information that he or she should acquire and understand before a purchase decision is made. ...lists government agencies, organizations and other resource providers. ...contains excellent advice and guidance for a franchisee in his or her relationship with a franchisor. I highly recommend this book to prospective franchise buyers and existing franchisees." -- Lewis G. Rudnick, partner, Rudnick & Wolfe; general counsel to the International Franchise Association; editor of the Journal of International Franchising and Distribution Law
"...will be fully understood by almost every qualified applicant. It explores the major pitfalls that usually abound in the complicated franchise agreement...stresses the differences between a franchisor's promises...and actual performance. There is just enough "legal" jargon to alert the wary franchise buyer and interest legal advisors... ...makes a valiant effort to teach that great caution is essential. " -- Harold Brown, attorney and author of books and articles on franchising and franchise law, e.g., monthly New York Law Journal articles, and "Franchising: Realities and Remedies," (Law Journal Seminars-Press Rev. Ed. 1998
"If you're thinking of buying a franchise, take the time to read this book. Meaney gives you a thorough, but practical and easy to read, roadmap of how you should go about analyzing your choices and making your decision." -- John R.F. Baer, attorney, Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal
"Invaluable advice for anyone contemplating the purchase of a franchise. Read this book before signing any documents committing you to a franchise." -- Colin Gabriel, author of How to Sell Your Business And Get What You Want!
"Meaney's book is an excellent road map for anyone considering the purchase of a franchise. I highly recommend it!" -- Herb Hedden, Contributing editor, Advising Small Businesses, Franchising Chapters, West Group, 1998-present, franchise attorney
"The most readable, practical and complete book that I have seen on the subject of purchasing a franchise. I strongly recommend it as must reading for anyone interested in buying a franchise for the first time." -- Stephen R. Buchenroth, attorney and former Chairman of the Franchise Committee of the Small Business Section of the American Bar Association
"...an outstanding guide for the prospective franchise buyer. ...comprehensively reviews the steps a franchise buyer should take and the information that he or she should acquire and understand before a purchase decision is made. ...lists government agencies, organizations and other resource providers. ...contains excellent advice and guidance for a franchisee in his or her relationship with a franchisor. I highly recommend this book to prospective franchise buyers and existing franchisees." -- Lewis G. Rudnick, partner, Rudnick & Wolfe; general counsel to the International Franchise Association; editor of the Journal of International Franchising and Distribution Law
"...will be fully understood by almost every qualified applicant. It explores the major pitfalls that usually abound in the complicated franchise agreement...stresses the differences between a franchisor's promises...and actual performance. There is just enough "legal" jargon to alert the wary franchise buyer and interest legal advisors... ...makes a valiant effort to teach that great caution is essential. " -- Harold Brown, attorney and author of books and articles on franchising and franchise law, e.g., monthly New York Law Journal articles, and "Franchising: Realities and Remedies," (Law Journal Seminars-Press Rev. Ed. 1998
"If you're thinking of buying a franchise, take the time to read this book. Meaney gives you a thorough, but practical and easy to read, roadmap of how you should go about analyzing your choices and making your decision." -- John R.F. Baer, attorney, Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal
"Invaluable advice for anyone contemplating the purchase of a franchise. Read this book before signing any documents committing you to a franchise." -- Colin Gabriel, author of How to Sell Your Business And Get What You Want!
"Meaney's book is an excellent road map for anyone considering the purchase of a franchise. I highly recommend it!" -- Herb Hedden, Contributing editor, Advising Small Businesses, Franchising Chapters, West Group, 1998-present, franchise attorney
"The most readable, practical and complete book that I have seen on the subject of purchasing a franchise. I strongly recommend it as must reading for anyone interested in buying a franchise for the first time." -- Stephen R. Buchenroth, attorney and former Chairman of the Franchise Committee of the Small Business Section of the American Bar Association
About the Author
James A. Meaney, an attorney with Alkon, Rhea & Hart, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, has been named in The Best Lawyers in America (Franchising) since 1994. His practice includes representation of franchisees and franchisors, franchise litigation, preparation of franchise disclosure documents, general business law and litigation, and personal injury litigation. Mr. Meaney is a member of the American Bar Association's Forum Committee on Franchising and served as the first Chairperson of the Columbus (Ohio) Bar Association's Franchise and Distribution Law Committee from 1992 to 1994. He served on the Columbus Bar Association's Board of Governors from 1995 to 1997. In April, 1997, he relocated his practice to Christiansted, St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mr. Meaney is the author of "Evaluating and Buying a Franchise" (Pilot Books, 1897). In addition to frequent lectures on franchising-related topics, Mr. Meaney has been a contributing editor of Advising Small Businesses, (Franchising Chapters), Clark, Boardman, Callaghan (1992 to 1997). His other writings on franchising include: "Getting Your Message Across: Learning to Speak So That Your Franchisor (or Franchisees) Will Listen", American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 1996 Mid-Year Meeting "Choice of Law: A New Paradigm For Franchise Relationships," 15 Franchise Law Journal, 75 (Winter 1996). "Representing Franchisees", American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, 1997 Annual Forum (Co-Author-October 1996). Mr. Meaney is a cum laude graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law. He was Section Chief of the Ohio Consumer Frauds and Crimes Division, Ohio Attorney General's Office from 1982 through 1984, where he first became involved in franchise regulation and litigation.
