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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.”
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
The Stranger to the Deed Rule
In 1987, a unanimous Court of Appeals reaffirmed the vitality of the "stranger to the deed" rule, which holds that if a grantor executes a deed to a grantee purporting to create an easement in a third party, the easement is invalid. Daniello v. Wagner, decided by the Second Department on November 29th, makes it clear that not all grantors (or their lawyers) have received the Court of Appeals' message, suggesting that the rule needs re-examination.