Regulation & legal across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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This fall, less than two months before an intense presidential election, more than 350 franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers took time out of their busy schedules to descend on Washington, D.C.,…
Intellectual property (IP) is the cornerstone of any successful franchise.
The 2024 Annual Franchise Marketing Report ( AFMR ) provides data-driven insights that marketing professionals and other leaders can use to measure and elevate their efforts.
Talks regarding plastics pollution regulations have again ended with no resolution.
California's quick-service restaurant sector is grappling with the impact of a significant wage increase, raising the minimum wage for QSR workers from $15.50 to $20 earlier this year.
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has given Blink Fitness the green light to offload its corporate operations and New York and New Jersey locations to PureGym, one of the U.K.’s leading fitn
California voters rejected a proposed $18 minimum wage hike, which would have made it the highest in the nation.
State tax policies play a critical role in shaping the profitability of franchise businesses, with corporate tax rates, personal income taxes, and sales tax burdens affecting financial environments.
Following last week’s election, the International Franchise Association will host an exclusive, members-only Post-Election Fireside Chat on Wednesday, November 13 at 12:00 p.m.
The 2024 ALEC-Laffer report identified the worst 10 states for franchise growth, with factors such as steep corporate tax rates, stagnant employment growth, and high costs of doing business affecting business environments.
The Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBAU) in West Palm Beach, Florida, announced that 14 new member companies representing seventeen individual members have recently joined its advisory bo
Utah is ranked first on ALEC-Laffer’s 2024 Economic Outlook report, maintaining its spot as the best state in the nation for the 17th consecutive year.
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The Titus Center for Franchising Advisory Board approaches 100 member companies, supporting franchise education through mentorship and internships.
Franchise Update Media has been researching franchise lead generation and franchisee recruitment processes for more than a decade.
In formal comments to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) reopened Request for Information (RFI) on franchisor practices and franchise agreements, the International Franchise Association (IFA) urged the FTC to respect t
Utah tops ALEC-Laffer's 2024 economic index with 17th consecutive win
Even in a country divided politically, one thing can unite us all: The state of franchising remains strong.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the election of 16 new franchise professionals to serve on its board of directors.
Gabby Wong of FranConnect was named to the International Franchise Association (IFA) board of directors.
While national laws and regulations like the FTC’s recent ‘click-to-cancel’ rule tend to dominate headlines, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is spotlighting key legislative issues at the state level, which often h
The franchising industry has seen significant shifts, particularly within the food and beverage (F&B) sector, with a shift toward simplified operations and a focus on operational efficiency.
Restaurant operators must prioritize compliance with workforce regulations, such as the NYC Fair Workweek Law, to avoid significant financial penalties.