Regulation & legal — page 28

Layne’s Soon to be Famous™ Chicken Fingers has gained a cult-like following thanks to its incredible chicken fingers, secret sauce and warm hospitality.

Franchisees are grappling with the impact of minimum wage increases on their businesses, particularly in states with higher minimum wages.

Maryland signs Senate Bill 952 for safer senior care standards.

Franchise brands must balance national marketing campaigns with local marketing efforts to drive foot traffic and foster loyalty in specific communities.

Internicola Law Firm is one of 15 top legal firms renowned for their franchise law services, offering unique strengths to support franchisors and franchisees.

Franchising offers a promising avenue for entrepreneurs, but the legal landscape is complex, with legal documents and considerations to navigate.

Joint-Employer veto override falls short, with the president vetoing the repeal of the expanded joint-employer rule, despite the House's swift rebuke.

The labor market in 2024 is tightening, presenting business owners with significant challenges such as a shrinking labor force and increasing counteroffers.

As 2024 is underway, many of us have been tackling the goals we set for the year to come.

Diego Maradona's skills have been likened to central bankers navigating monetary policy, with a focus on guiding investors' expectations without changing interest rates.

The International Franchise Association has released policy recommendations to strengthen the franchise model and improve outcomes in franchising.

President Joe Biden has announced new tariffs on Chinese goods, including semiconductors, solar cells, and lithium-ion batteries.

The International Franchise Association launched the Franchise Ascension Initiative, a six-month accelerator program for underrepresented communities.

The franchising space is witnessing high resale percentages. More franchise brands are seeing significant resales.

Employer news and trends include the FTC’s final ruling on noncompetes, the impact on franchisors and franchisees, and top franchises for women.

Embarking on the journey of becoming a Mathnasium Learning Centers franchise owner is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and understanding of the franchise's intricacies.

Franchisors should establish clear channels of communication and respect the expertise and entrepreneurial spirit of franchisees to strengthen franchisee-franchisor relationships.

The FTC's noncompete ban may have implications for franchising, particularly in employment agreements, but its impact on franchisor-franchisee relationships is less clear.

Franchise advertising laws are essential for franchisors and franchisees, with federal and state regulations requiring transparency and fairness in franchising.

The Titus Center for Franchising adds 12 new members to its Advisory Board, supporting franchise education through mentorship and internships.

Employers should ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when it comes to tipping, including knowing who can receive tips and ensuring the business does not keep any portion of employees' tips.

The US Senate voted to reverse the NLRB’s joint employer rule, potentially having a big and adverse impact on franchisors.

The International Franchise Association sounds the alarm on California’s new $20 minimum wage mandate for QSR restaurants.

Franchise brokerage services remain indispensable for entrepreneurs navigating the complex process of selecting the right franchise, according to Chuck McKinney of Franchise Connection Partners.