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H&R Block to Convert Up to 500 Company Units to Franchises
H&R Block has had “a strong initial response” to a refranchising program announced in September that could result in the sale of as many as 500 company-owned offices across the nation. H&R Block is offering offices across the nation, mostly in suburban or rural locations, as well as about 70 offices in the New York City, Los Angeles, and Houston metro areas.
“We've fielded a number of inquiries from people already inside the tax business and those interested in exploring taxes as a business opportunity,” Ken Treat, senior vice president, franchise development, told FBLA, adding that entrepreneurs with tax experience are the company's targeted buyers. “Some of our existing franchisees are also very interested in expanding their operation.”
Selection of offices to be sold is based on H&R Block's assessment of its potential as an office that is best served by having an entrepreneur who is “fully integrated into the community,” said Treat, adding that “franchisees have long been an important part of our growth and our brand ' We expect our operators to put in full-time best efforts to running the tax business.”
H&R Block to Convert Up to 500 Company Units to Franchises
H&R Block has had “a strong initial response” to a refranchising program announced in September that could result in the sale of as many as 500 company-owned offices across the nation. H&R Block is offering offices across the nation, mostly in suburban or rural locations, as well as about 70 offices in the
“We've fielded a number of inquiries from people already inside the tax business and those interested in exploring taxes as a business opportunity,” Ken Treat, senior vice president, franchise development, told FBLA, adding that entrepreneurs with tax experience are the company's targeted buyers. “Some of our existing franchisees are also very interested in expanding their operation.”
Selection of offices to be sold is based on H&R Block's assessment of its potential as an office that is best served by having an entrepreneur who is “fully integrated into the community,” said Treat, adding that “franchisees have long been an important part of our growth and our brand ' We expect our operators to put in full-time best efforts to running the tax business.”
COVID-19 and Lease Negotiations: Early Termination Provisions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some tenants were able to negotiate termination agreements with their landlords. But even though a landlord may agree to terminate a lease to regain control of a defaulting tenant's space without costly and lengthy litigation, typically a defaulting tenant that otherwise has no contractual right to terminate its lease will be in a much weaker bargaining position with respect to the conditions for termination.
How Secure Is the AI System Your Law Firm Is Using?
What Law Firms Need to Know Before Trusting AI Systems with Confidential Information In a profession where confidentiality is paramount, failing to address AI security concerns could have disastrous consequences. It is vital that law firms and those in related industries ask the right questions about AI security to protect their clients and their reputation.
Pleading Importation: ITC Decisions Highlight Need for Adequate Evidentiary Support
The International Trade Commission is empowered to block the importation into the United States of products that infringe U.S. intellectual property rights, In the past, the ITC generally instituted investigations without questioning the importation allegations in the complaint, however in several recent cases, the ITC declined to institute an investigation as to certain proposed respondents due to inadequate pleading of importation.
Authentic Communications Today Increase Success for Value-Driven Clients
As the relationship between in-house and outside counsel continues to evolve, lawyers must continue to foster a client-first mindset, offer business-focused solutions, and embrace technology that helps deliver work faster and more efficiently.
The Power of Your Inner Circle: Turning Friends and Social Contacts Into Business Allies
Practical strategies to explore doing business with friends and social contacts in a way that respects relationships and maximizes opportunities.