Regulation & legal — page 6

Franchisee breaches can range from operational issues to serious defaults.

IFA awards 130 bipartisan Members of Congress with Franchise Champion Award

Mergers and acquisitions can dramatically change the nature of your business.

If you are a franchisee looking to sell one or more of your units, having a disorganized portfolio can stall a sale or cause investors to back out altogether.

Franchisors charge transfer fees when ownership changes, affecting buyer and seller negotiations.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released a statement on the settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Premier Franchising Group, and Franchise FastLane.

It's no secret that artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about topics in franchising.

Franchise brands overlook local marketing dollars as a growth lever.

New data presented in London offered insights into global fitness markets, member retention, GLP-1s and exercise, and the forces reshaping the fitness sector.

Florida's minimum wage increased to $15 an hour on Wednesday, Sept.

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has fined a California-based seafood chain $120,000 for selling franchises without the proper registration or documentation.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) congratulated Keith Sonderling on his confirmation by the U.S.

Home-based care M&A enters new phase with selective buyers and emphasis on compliance

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded congressional passage of the bipartisan Common Cents Act, legislation that establishes a national standard for rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents.

DoodyCalls franchisees provide pet waste removal and related services to residential and commercial customers in their local territories.

The International Franchise Association today announced it awarded 130 bipartisan Members of Congress with the “Franchise Champion Award” for their support of policies to protect American’s locally owned franchised businesses.

Over 500 franchisees meet with Congress about American Franchise Act

A White House official underscored Trump administration support for the American Franchise Act, speaking at the International Franchise Association’s 2026 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

During a keynote address at the International Franchise Association's 2026 Advocacy Summit, Vince Haley, the White House Director of Domestic Policy Council, announced the full support of the Trump Administration for the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA).

Nearly 600 members of the franchise community traveled to Washington, DC, last week for the 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit as momentum builds to protect and advance the franchise business model behind the American Franchise Act (AFA).

Composting and donating excess food used to be the domain of particularly sustainability-minded businesses looking to shrink their environmental footprint.

Commercial property owners are increasingly prioritizing safety, risk management, climate resilience, and operational efficiency when evaluating landscape programs.

During a keynote address at the International Franchise Association’s 2026 Advocacy Summit, Vince Haley, the White House Director of Domestic Policy Council, announced the full support of the Trump Administration…

The U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce reported H.R.