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ASE receives $25 million DOL grant to expand auto apprenticeships

A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor could reshape how joint employment is defined across multiple federal statutes, with meaningful implications for franchise systems.

A Texas-based Applebee’s franchisee is suing Dine Brands over territory infringement concerns related to the parent company’s aggressive co-branded IHOP-Applebee’s development strategy.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) praised the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new national standard for joint-employer status, a move with significant implications for franchisor liability and labor law compliance.

Rising jobless claims could affect franchising, with labor and consumer trends to watch, according to a recent LinkedIn News report.

A monthly roundup of employer-related news and trends included the NLRB's decision to drop the joint-employer effort and a study on how California's new minimum wage for fast food workers will hurt franchisees and consumers.

PuroClean, one of the country's leading property restoration and remediation franchises, recently launched its newest venture, "Partnership for a Resilient America." In collaboration with Resilience Force and Signal Restoration, PuroClean's…

The International Franchise Association (IFA) joined a coalition lawsuit in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division, taking aim at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a regulatory agency of the U.S.

House of Colour offers expert color and style analysis for sustainable wardrobes.

The U.S. Department of Labor found that 11 Crumbl Cookie franchises violated child labor laws, fining the company nearly $60,000.

JDog Brands helps veterans make a smooth transition to civilian life by offering home care services and creating a brand based on military values.

Dairy Queen franchisee H&H Coldwater LCC agrees to pay a $42,572 fine for child labor violations.

The IFA leads a campaign to prevent David Weil's appointment as the head of the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, which would have had significant challenges for franchising.

Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching CEO John Mattone discussed how toxic work cultures can lead to employee attrition.

National Restaurant Brands announce menu price increases due to inflation, with Bloomin' Brands and The Cheesecake Factory among those affected.

Inflation hits a 40-year high of 7.5%, impacting restaurants in basic food costs, particularly meats, poultry, fish, and eggs.

Franchise Business Review's annual Franchising@WORK study collected feedback from over 4,000 employees, showing high employee engagement and satisfaction across corporate franchise roles.

The May jobs report showed historic progress, with the national unemployment rate declining to 5.8% and employers adding 559,000 jobs.

Service brands offer a less expensive and faster way to franchising success, with benefits including lower startup costs and shorter time from signing to startup.

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill aids restaurants with $1,400 stimulus checks.

The International Franchise Association files a federal lawsuit to prevent the application of California AB-5 to franchising.

May's job report shows unemployment fell from 14.7 percent in April to 13.3 percent in May, with a gain of 2.5 million jobs, benefiting hospitality and foodservice franchises.

The U.S. Department of Labor has clarified the criteria for joint employer status, defining a franchisor's responsibilities regarding employee conditions of employment.