Regulation & legal across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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The International Franchise Association has endorsed the American Franchise Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to establish uniform standards for franchise relationships under federal labor law.
A typical franchise agreement includes the rights, responsibilities, and boundaries between the franchisor and franchisee, outlining the business opportunity.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded an endorsement of the American Franchise Act, H.R.
It doesn’t matter how you use AI for franchise development. What does matter is how your candidates are using AI.
For multi-unit franchisees, the challenge of managing human resources is magnified.
Franchise KPIs 2026 will focus on real performance metrics, including same-store sales and traffic, to prove resilience and stability.
Franchises expanding internationally face the risk of language diluting leadership and undermining trust in the brand
Compliance with franchise disclosure timing requirements is one of the most fundamental, and potentially tricky, aspects of franchise sales.
Angie Katsanevas, founder and franchisor of Lunatic Fringe salon and star of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," testified before the U.S.
The American Franchise Act aims to secure the future of franchising
The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the 2025 recipients of theIFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a federally mandated document that governs the franchise buying process, providing a source of truth for prospective franchisees.
IFA report highlights franchising benefits for 64% of first-time owners
International expansion marks a defining moment for any franchisor.
A class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deceptive advertising over its McRib sandwich, claiming it does not contain real pork rib meat.
Based on survey data from nearly 3,000 franchisees and an analysis of detailed payroll data, a study details how America’s 831,000 franchised businesses provide for stronger employers, greater business ownership…
Franchisors gain a competitive edge with strong earned media programs
At a time of artificial intelligence and digital everything, the most successful franchisors are finding that the modern path to growth is paved with a mix of cutting-edge tools and…
Hardee's is facing a round of franchise closures due to a dispute with one of its largest franchisees, ARC Burger, over unpaid royalties and contract obligations.
The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA) is not going into law anytime soon, after Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the act in what’s being categorized as a major win for fitness companies.
, and Angus King, I.-Maine, recently introduced the American Franchise Act (AFA), a bipartisan bill that clarifies the joint-employer standard and reshapes the franchising industry.
The U.S. tariff landscape has shifted sharply throughout 2025.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) praised the introduction of the bipartisan American Franchise Act in the U.S.
Let me get right to the point: If you’re an executive/senior leader in franchising and are not actively participating in your brand’s recruitment, you’re missing out on one of the most important levers for long-term system success.