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Restaurant Brands International pays $18.2 million to settle lawsuit over Carrols acquisition

Franchisors evaluate vendor partners based on scalability and understanding of their brand.

The International Franchise Association is pushing for the American Franchise Act, a bill that would set a single federal standard for joint employer status, at Capitol Hill.

President Trump signed two executive orders to increase competition in meat processing and support cattle ranchers.

The legal community mourns the loss of the franchisee whose landmark 1989 lawsuit against Burger King helped define the implied covenant of good faith in franchising.

Early last week, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) sent out a press release on a weeks-old action against the fast-casual barbecue franchise Dickey’s.

While the current federal SNAP program is mostly confined to grocery store purchases, there is a voluntary provision that affects restaurants: the Restaurant Meals program.

Trade tariffs between Canada and the U.S. on steel, aluminum, and electronics are expected to increase costs for vehicle production and aftermarket repair businesses.

New Connecticut legislation mandates annual renewal reminders and simplified cancellation processes for fitness centers, including requirements for handling voicemail requests within one business day.

Another Independence Day has come and gone, and one thing stood out to me: Americans are looking backward right now, but we’re also looking ahead.

CR3 American Exteriors is a franchise for established roofing and exterior remodeling contractors looking to grow their businesses through the support of a national brand.

New federal legislation aims to bar SNAP recipients from using benefits at participating QSR chains, potentially affecting major brands across nine states.

The 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit will take place September 14-16 in Washington, DC.

Agricultural economists said the federal government's new ground beef tariff waiver is unlikely to lower restaurant food costs, despite the policy allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef.

Franchisors conduct audits to protect brand standards and uncover problems.

Proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian automotive goods could significantly impact supply chains and repair costs for multi-unit aftermarket shops and parts distributors by 2027.

The International Franchise Association (IFA), along with the Mexican Franchise Association (AMF) and the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), signed a historic Trilateral Cooperation Agreement establishing a permanent

Before investing in a franchise, it's important to build a realistic picture of what the business might look like in your market.

Combined, the three associations represent more than one million franchise establishments, 6,600 brands, and 500 million consumers across North America.

Private equity firms invest in oil and gas, energy services, and manufacturing

Franchising fails as a fix for struggling brands like Subway and Jack in the Box.

Retailers are prioritizing EDI compliance to eliminate the operational and financial costs associated with vendor shipping and invoicing errors.

Vanity Fur is a mobile pet grooming franchise that offers franchisees a fun and rewarding way to work with animals while providing convenient, full-service grooming.