Regulation & legal — page 27

The International Franchise Association (IFA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S.

Developing essential leadership skills in franchising requires building trust and confidence within the franchise system, manifesting as true leadership rather than management.

Understanding the legal side of franchising, including franchise agreements and FDDs, is crucial before opening a franchise.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1524 into law, exempting restaurants from the False Advertising Law and requiring full, upfront disclosure of service fees and gratuities.

Franchisors use social media for recruitment, with 80% on LinkedIn and Facebook.

One of the ongoing goals and primary challenges for franchisors is to continually grow their brands and add quality franchisees to their systems.

Disputes between franchisors and franchisees can be resolved efficiently through early intervention and open communication.

Strategic Franchising Systems' 5 brands have minimal litigation and no bankruptcy history.

Franchise territories and exclusivity agreements are explained to help break down these concepts for potential franchisees.

Shipley Do-Nuts releases new FDD with 23% lower investment costs.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) submitted comments to the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) in support of its proposed Franchise Broker Act, a model for state legislatures which w

The restaurant franchise industry is currently split between two dramatically different situations, with some franchises seeing considerable growth and others going out of business.

Europe faces a rare dilemma of dirt-cheap energy, with an excess of power being generated and a need to find efficient ways to utilize the surplus.

Numerator survey shows consumer confidence steady at 56.8 in May.

The yuan's global status still falls short of earlier predictions, despite its growing influence in international markets.

Peter Navarro, former economic advisor to President Donald Trump, expresses views on trade and protectionism.

F45 Training and David Beckham are moving forward, having reached an agreement that will see Beckham’s venture capital firm DB Ventures Limited drop its lawsuit against the boutique fitness brand over a soured sponsorship deal.

2024 AFDR surveyed 120 brands on Meet the Team Dates.

Deciding to own a Caring Transitions franchise involves a crucial assessment and a deep understanding of the franchise details as provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for 2026.

The California Senate passes Senate Bill 919, enhancing franchise transparency by requiring third-party franchise sellers to disclose more information to prospective franchisees.

1851 Franchise listed the top 10 HR providers for franchises in 2024, offering comprehensive and scalable solutions for efficient operations and effective management of staff.

Franchise attorney Tom O'Connell discussed the importance of following advertising laws to protect franchisors and franchisees.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) joined a coalition lawsuit in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division, taking aim at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a regulatory agency of the U.S.

U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service provides resources and assistance to franchisors exploring international expansion.