Robert Steinberger

Robert Steinberger, who often goes by Bob, is a founding partner of the Law Offices of Soden & Steinberger, LLP. He is adept at both creating the best legal structure for enterprises as well as setting the foundations for franchise owners and buyers. While Bob’s practice focuses on both business entity formation and litigation, his specialty is franchise law. As a part owner of a franchise, he brings a unique perspective to navigating the franchise landscape. His free Franchisor Workbook gives a head start on expanding a business empire.

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Franchisee: Red Flags When Signing a Real Estate Lease

For brick and mortar franchisees, securing your real estate transaction carries a significant weight on your future success. Not only is it a substantial investment, most of the time you are locked into a long-term…

The Role of an Exit Plan as a Franchisee

Going through the purchasing phase of a franchise spikes the adrenaline and fills your mind with endless optimism. That’s great! You should be energized by your new endeavor. But let’s pause here for a moment….

3 Steps for Choosing a Franchise

Setting your own schedule. Being your own boss. Taking control of your professional and financial path. These visions float through the mind of many individuals feeling stuck in their current careers. They view the world…

5 Tricks for Due Diligence on a Franchise

If you’ve been exploring the waters in the world of franchising, you’ve come across the term “due diligence.” This marks the final phases of committing to purchase a franchise. By this point you’ve: Chosen a…

Pros and Cons of Franchising Your Business

Businesses looking to expand often find themselves at a crossroads: franchising vs. traditional expansion. Despite experts trying to sway you one way or another, there’s no cookie cutter answer. It boils down to your specific…

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights & Licensing: What’s the Difference?

Diving into the world of intellectual property can be overwhelming. Especially when it comes to protecting and monetizing your information. Before getting started, you may ask yourself these questions: Has this product been created before?…

6 Keys to Determining if Your Business Can Be Franchised

If you’ve gotten to the point of exploring franchising your business, let’s take a moment and celebrate your success. You’ve worked hard to develop your company, spending long nights and weekends toiling to build something…

Franchise Health: How to Get a True Read

Investing in a franchise is no small commitment. Depending on the longevity and brand recognition, the initial franchise fee could be anywhere from $10,000-$50,000 for a single unit. Add that to the initial start-up cost…