Regulation & legal — page 5

QSR franchisors face legal risks with new technology, impacting 36% increased expenses

A federal court permanently shuts down an illegal debt relief operation, banning the operators and defendants from the debt relief industry.

Tapville Social is an eatery and taproom franchise that offers self-pour tap wall technology and mobile app ordering.

In this week’s Working Lunch, Joe Kefauver and Franklin Coley of Align Public Strategies updated their listeners on the regulation of surveillance, surge, and personalized pricing.

The International Franchise Association named 16 new franchise leaders elected to serve on its Board of Directors in 2027.

Bayada Home Health Care named Melanie Sponholz its new chief compliance officer, according to a post on her LinkedIn profile.

Franchisors can reduce legal disputes by addressing operational challenges early

The International Franchise Association has introduced its new board of directors, comprising 16 franchise leaders, including franchisors, franchisees, and supplier members.

FTC requires Publicis to maintain neutral access to LiveRamp services.

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block PlayPower's acquisition of BCI Burke, alleging the deal will drive up prices and decrease innovation and quality for commercial outdoor playground equipment.

Meritage Hospitality Group , one of the largest Wendy's franchisees in the U.S., is fighting to retain control of its restaurants after Wendy's moved to terminate its franchise agreements just…

Left-leaning politicians are always going after the Wall Street billionaires and large corporations — but tech companies like Meta, OpenAI, and Google are usually the target.

Selling your franchise may seem straightforward once you've found an interested buyer, but there's another party that typically needs to sign off on the deal: the franchisor.

Home health providers have had to reevaluate how they grow amid U.S.

The International Franchise Association launched the Franchise Research and Insights Center, a new data and research center available exclusively to IFA franchisor and franchisee members to provide real-time data analysi

Franchise owners face financial penalties and restrictions when exiting agreements

Negotiating a franchise sale starts with understanding what each side will be responsible for once an agreement is reached.

Buying a franchise involves many financial considerations, and royalty fees are among the most important.

Franchise Update Media’s 2025 Annual Franchise Marketing Leadership Report highlights key trends shaping the industry.

FDA proposes relief for smaller restaurants from food tracing rules

Franchise owners have work to do before putting a business up for sale.

The regulations around food waste are changing fast. As of September 2026, a dozen states have already enacted laws requiring certain commercial businesses to divert food waste from landfills, according to the State Climate Policy Dashboard.

If you’re ready to sell your franchise, another owner in the system may be one of the first places to look.

Premier Franchising Group and Franchise FastLane LLC settled with the FTC for $1.85 million, after allegedly selling Premier Martial Arts franchises using deceptive claims.