A group of independent restaurants wants the FTC to block Sysco-Restaurant Depot deal
Independent Restaurant Coalition opposes Sysco's $29.1 billion Restaurant Depot deal
· Restaurant Business· April 1, 2026
Regulator
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
U.S. Federal Trade Commission is a regulator in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2023. 6 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants enter U.S. franchise market
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is finalizing plans for U.S. franchise expansion, with two popular casual dining brands set to enter the market.
· Franchise Magazine USA· December 2, 2025
FTC Bans Fake Online Reviews and Testimonials
Several weeks ago the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews and other misleading practices to promote their products and services.
· Franchising.com· September 9, 2024
The FTC's Noncompete Ban: Implications for Franchises
The FTC's noncompete ban may have implications for franchising, particularly in employment agreements, but its impact on franchisor-franchisee relationships is less clear.
· 1851 Franchise· April 24, 2024
Dog Training Elite’s Franchise Model
Dog Training Elite’s franchise model offers a unique combination of independence and support for aspiring entrepreneurs, redefining the dog-training space with personalized programs.
· 1851 Franchise· March 22, 2024
FTC Requests Public Comment Regarding Franchisee-Franchisor Relationships
The FTC requested public comment regarding franchisee-franchisor relationships, including control over franchisees and their employees.
· 1851 Franchise· March 30, 2023