Regulation & legal — page 17

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#147, November 11, 2025).

Buying a franchise requires a disciplined approach, including evaluating the franchise model, verifying information, and considering the incentives behind the franchisor.

IFA elects 14 new board directors to lead franchise businesses.

International Franchise Association elects 14 new board members, including franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers.

Franchisors must create a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) outlining essential details about their franchise offering, including fees and financial performance representations.

“The franchise community relies on certainty and stability, and it has been hurt by the government shutdown over the past 40 days,” said Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO.

The International Franchise Association today announced the election of fourteen new franchise professionals to serve on its Board of Directors, selected to lead the top organization representing franchise businesses worldwide.

Franchisees can build real partnerships with their franchisors by seeking clarity, understanding, and mutual respect in their relationships.

“I’ve worked hard, paid my taxes, raised my family, operated a small business, and stayed here through good times and bad, says Richard Pfeffer, founder and owner of Gritty McDuff’s,…

IFA names Morrow Hill as preferred vendor for real estate services.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” a national campaign with an initial $5 million spend, to showcase that franchises are locally owned and operated bus

Franchise businesses face compliance challenges that go well beyond what most independent operators deal with.

A new advisory from the North American Securities Administrators Association may muddy long-settled doctrine on franchise noncompetes.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) has launched "Franchise Means Local," an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally owned and operated businesses.

The Franchise Disclosure Document is a comprehensive legal document required by the Federal Trade Commission, and it’s intended to provide prospective franchisees with information about the franchisor, the system and the

Rich Greenstein is a veteran franchise attorney with decades of experience guiding brands through the legal complexities of franchising at DLA Piper.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the launch of “Franchise Means Local,” an awareness campaign with an initial $5 million spend, showcasing the fact that franchises are locally owned and operated businesses.

Franchisors and franchisees can resolve disputes through dialogue and social capital.

For many entrepreneurs, franchising a business is the first step in growth.

“Federal government shutdowns are helpful to no one, and we encourage members of Congress to vote swiftly to resume government funding.

Franchise Update Media releases 2025 Annual Franchise Marketing Leadership Report

Nearly 90% of U.S. consumers expressed concern about U.S. tariffs, according to a survey conducted by Numerator.

The American Franchise Act is a bipartisan bill introduced to settle ongoing uncertainty around the joint employer standard in franchise relationships.

Jennifer Dolman, a disputes partner at Osler, advises franchisors on brand protection.