Discussions about Franchise Law and Business with leading practitioners, from around the world.

]]>https://www.kaufmanngildin.com/blog/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:31:36 GMTThu, 13 Aug 2026 18:46:30 GMT60David B. Ramsey<p>Discussions about Franchise Law and Business with leading practitioners, from around the world. </p>episodicDavid B. Ramseydramsey@kaufmanngildin.comnoTwo partners at Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP, David B. Ramsey and Michelle Murray-Bertrand, sit down to discuss lessons advice for franchisors, learned and challenges faced in the franchise registration renewal process in the U.S. This episode is part 1 of a series.

]]>48616da8-bace-4faf-94ef-c44da19beaf5Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:45:57 GMT<p>Two partners at Kaufmann Gildin &amp; Robbins LLP, David B. Ramsey and Michelle Murray-Bertrand, sit down to discuss lessons advice for franchisors, learned and challenges faced in the franchise registration renewal process in the U.S. This episode is part 1 of a series.</p>no00:46:4918Ep. 8 - The Road to Renewal - Part 1fullWe sit down with Paige Wiese, the founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, to discuss various aspects of managing digital assets in franchise matters.

]]>051b970e-ddd2-4803-a365-ee66bcacdef6Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:12:55 GMT<p>We sit down with Paige Wiese, the founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, to discuss various aspects of managing digital assets in franchise matters.</p>no00:35:30Ep. 7 - Paige Wiese on the Value of Digital Assets and the Need for Continuity in a Franchise DealfullWe sit down with Michael Seid, one of the foremost business consultants in the field of franchising, to discuss a wide range of topics such as the role of field consultants; franchisees' role in staff training; a new approach he is developing called 'franchising by class'; 'best practices' versus contextual practices in franchising; social franchising for global health; and much more.

]]>0c5db8b5-aff7-4985-8f48-432cdf521a64Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:04:00 GMT<p>We sit down with Michael Seid, one of the foremost business consultants in the field of franchising, to discuss a wide range of topics such as the role of field consultants; franchisees' role in staff training; a new approach he is developing called 'franchising by class'; 'best practices' versus contextual practices in franchising; social franchising for global health; and much more.</p>no00:46:4816Ep. 6 - Michael Seid of MSA WorldwidefullWe sit down with Zarina Beltran, a franchise and trademark attorney based in Mexico City, to discuss franchise law in Mexico and related subjects.

]]>c2c483d4-55fa-434a-b52d-44301da8a1faTue, 06 Oct 2026 20:25:06 GMT<p>We sit down with Zarina Beltran, a franchise and trademark attorney based in Mexico City, to discuss franchise law in Mexico and related subjects.</p>no00:29:1515Ep. 5 - Mexico Franchising with Zarina Beltran, Esq.fullWe sit down with Australia franchise lawyer Iain Irvine to talk about franchising in Australia, recent developments and future directions of regulation of franchising in Australia, and related topics.

]]>a6135b6b-36b7-413a-a45c-91eb50b486bdMon, 28 Sep 2026 20:30:53 GMT<p>We sit down with Australia franchise lawyer Iain Irvine to talk about franchising in Australia, recent developments and future directions of regulation of franchising in Australia, and related topics.</p>no00:37:0514Ep. 4 - Australia Franchising with Iain Irvine, Esq.fullWe sit down for a conversation with New Zealand franchise lawyer Stewart Germann about franchising in New Zealand, dispute resolution, and many related topics.

]]>8a13b3eb-0de5-4fca-b678-c4d05a3f2145Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:36:09 GMT<p>We sit down for a conversation with New Zealand franchise lawyer Stewart Germann about franchising in New Zealand, dispute resolution, and many related topics.</p>no00:47:4113Ep. 3 - New Zealand franchising with Stewart Germann, Esq.fullAn interview with Holly Katko, Founder and CEO of UConnect Solutions, Inc. which provides business consulting services to franchisors.

]]>5fddff83-0f9c-4fdb-bc5c-221905efc55eTue, 08 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>An interview with Holly Katko, Founder and CEO of UConnect Solutions, Inc. which provides business consulting services to franchisors.</p>no00:41:57Ep. 2 - Holly Katko from UConnect SolutionsfullA lively discussion with Jae Pi, CPA, of Citrin Cooperman, Mark Siebert of iFranchise Group, and Michelle Murray-Bertrand, Esq. of Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP regarding how to franchise one's business in the U.S., how to know if franchising is a good fit for expanding one's brand, and much more.

]]>0e75fabf-34d9-4cde-9aa7-cc95a7208ed5Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:34:35 GMT<p>A lively discussion with Jae Pi, CPA, of Citrin Cooperman, Mark Siebert of iFranchise Group, and Michelle Murray-Bertrand, Esq. of Kaufmann Gildin &amp; Robbins LLP regarding how to franchise one's business in the U.S., how to know if franchising is a good fit for expanding one's brand, and much more.</p>no00:50:4211Ep. 1 - How to Franchise Your Businessfull