Regulation & legal across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Recent Congressional testimony surrounding the American Franchise Act has renewed attention on an important question: Are prospective franchisees fully prepared for the commitments they are making?
Pop culture has a way of revealing truths long before policymakers catch up.
Franchise attorney Jill Klein advises franchisees to seek legal guidance before buying a franchise to navigate complex agreements and avoid common mistakes.
The FDD is designed to help buyers make more informed decisions, but it can be an overwhelming read.
DUBLIN, Ohio, March 16, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Wendy's® is taking its March Madness® game to the next level as the Official Dunks of the NCAA® March Madness.
Camp Bow Wow franchisee urges Congress to pass American Franchise Act.
Despite recent political commentary about Canada becoming America’s 51st state, Canada remains a sovereign nation with its own legal system, judiciary, and rule of law.
Joshua Rodgers testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business.
“Kevin Hern has always had the back of franchised businesses in Congress, and we are proud to support his run for the U.S.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) this week led a coalition of pro-business organizations urging the D.C.
Spadea Lignana’s FDD delivery portal, which ensures the right FDD gets delivered only when a client is legally allowed to sell in a particular state, can now be delivered through BoeFly’s franchise development portal.
Franchise Update Media recently released its 2026 Annual Franchise Development Report.
The International Franchise Association hosted its Annual Convention, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
When the topic of the latest trends in franchise development comes up, it is very difficult to separate the increasing impact of technology.
The International Franchise Association projects franchise industry growth in 2026, with over 12,000 new franchised businesses and 8.9 million jobs created.
The International Franchise Association made significant progress in 2025 in protecting and promoting the franchise model
The International Franchise Association has released its annual Franchising Economic Outlook report for 2026, painting the picture for a positive year of growth after notable economic turbulence in 2025.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed sixteen bipartisan candidates ahead of their March primary elections, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses.
When Jamie Weeks launched Founders Row, his mission was to support startups full of potential, but who may need an extra push in getting up off the ground.
urSwim is a swim instruction and aquatics management brand founded to improve water safety and expand access to high-quality swim education.
International expansion is a milestone. It’s proof that a franchise system has “made it” at home, and there’s enough demand for your brand to start growing beyond its borders.
The International Franchise Association will host its Annual Convention in two weeks, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The Coalition to Save Local Businesses, a group of local small business owners, franchise brands, and industry associations, welcomed the endorsement of the American Franchise Act, H.R.
In today’s world, many customers expect businesses to adapt to them.