Regulation & legal — page 31

The vital role of accountants in franchises involves expertise in franchise accounting, consistent communication, and a deep understanding of financial structures.

International Workplace Group (IWG) is at the forefront of the shift in the commercial real estate industry, providing flexible workspaces to businesses and workers.

A look ahead to 2024 HR trends, DEI, remote work, 2023 jobless claims, mentorship, and how California’s new $20/hour wage for restaurant workers already is eliminating jobs.

Five HR pros share their thoughts on employee recruitment and retention trends for 2024, including creating a culture where people feel valued and the impact of AI on the workforce.

Franchising and licensing are two distinct business models with different structures and implications for entrepreneurs and business owners.

IRS offers 80% repayment deal to employers who regret claiming ERC tax credit

The Corporate Transparency Act requires franchisor and franchisee business entities to disclose personal information and photographs of persons with ownership and control over their business.

A group of New York lawmakers introduce a bill that would require restaurants to be open seven days a week, including Chick-fil-A locations.

CEOs reported that soaring labor costs were fueling an accelerated push toward automation, with 59% of them saying automation and technology investments were their first choice of strategies.

Franchise Update Media announces future conference dates for its annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, Franchise Customer Experience Conference, and Franchise Leadership & Development Conference.

The FTC investigates the acquisition of Subway by Roark Capital, citing concerns over an unfair monopoly in the fast-food sandwich market.

The Spanish Franchise Association published a study on the presence of women in management and senior management positions in franchising companies and networks of franchised establishments.

Gagnon, who joins with seven other new directors, will take her position at the 2024 IFA Annual Convention in February.

The IFA and other business advocacy groups join forces to challenge the new joint employer rule, alleging violations of the National Labor Relations Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.

The NLRB's new joint employer rule revises the criteria for determining joint employer relationships, with far-reaching consequences for franchisors and franchisees.

Layne’s Soon to be Famous™ Chicken Fingers is known for its friendly service, iconic chicken fingers and secret sauce, but if you are a prospective franchisee, you likely want to know a little bit more about the inner workings of the franchise.

IFA launches a multi-pronged campaign to combat the NLRB's joint employer rule, which threatens the franchise business model.

The National Labor Relations Board is being sued over the new joint employer rule, which would make it easier for franchisors to be held liable for franchisee-level violations.

Hand & Stone’s John Teza was elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors, joining other new directors in February 2024.

Maaco Convention ‘The Future of Better’ to be held November 7-10, 2023, at Moon Palace the Grand in Cancun, Mexico, featuring networking, main stage presentations, and family activities.

With the franchise model facing unprecedented regulatory challenges at the federal and state level, the International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the formation of the IFA Law Center.

The Franchising@WORK Benchmark Report shows that employee engagement levels in franchising are the highest since 2018, but burnout and retention remain top concerns for franchisors.

The National Labor Relations Board issues its final rule expanding joint employment between franchisors and franchisees, sparking concerns about the impact on franchise business owners.

World events cause growing concerns for consumers, according to Numerator’s Consumer Sentiment Study.