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Elizabeth Sigety, Esq. discusses her background and firm in an interview.

Carl Zwisler discusses his background and franchise law firm, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions when vetting potential franchise attorneys.

Kelsie Ackman joined College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving as Vice President of Franchise Development and General Counsel in 2015.

Networking is vital in the franchise industry, and FranCamp is a franchise growth intensive for founders and leadership teams.

The U.S. Labor Department plans to update overtime thresholds for hourly employees, raising the minimum salary for Fair Labor Standards Act white-collar exemptions to $35,308 per year.

Franchise Disclosure Documents are expected to change in 2019, with several trends to watch, including updates to the FDD format and new requirements for franchisors.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

International franchising takes center stage at IFA 2019, with summits tackling market selection, development methods, and data privacy regulations.

The article argues that brands claiming to have world-class support or best-in-class training programs lack credibility and undermine the franchise business model.

This article provides key areas of inquiry for franchisors desiring to lay a firm foundation for an international franchise sales program, including market and business environment, and adapting the business model to the target market.

A USCS report provides profiles for 39 countries, offering insights for US franchisors looking to expand overseas.

A blog highlights six traits of strong franchise brands, including location, candidate personality matching, and community service.

What’s the right brand for you and why should you consider buying into a particular franchise brand over another?

Little Land Play Gym has announced an agreement to open more than 100 locations across China in the next 3 years.

The article provides guidance on taking a brand abroad, highlighting the importance of developing a well-thought-through and validated plan before expanding internationally.

Beauty franchise owners share tips for selecting the right beauty franchise, including considering lifestyle goals and budget.

International franchising requires consideration of product and service changes, labor availability, consumer spending power, and supply chain adequacy for foreign markets.

The midterm election results may impact franchisors, with the International Franchising Association releasing a statement on the potential effects.

Selecting the right franchise attorney is crucial, and factors to consider include the attorney's background in franchise law and their ability to provide long-term support.

Franchise PR firms offer specialized services for emerging and established franchise brands, requiring careful selection to ensure alignment with brand direction.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is having a positive impact on the future growth of the franchise industry, with increased consumer spending and a boost to household incomes.

We talked with Port City Java’s director of franchise operations, Sarah Meriam, to learn about the unique operational concerns of that model.

Networking is vital in the franchise industry. Luckily, these events offer plenty of opportunity to speak with industry leaders and workshop with franchising peers.