Regulation & legal across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Resurgens Technology Partners invests in Qarma, an AI platform used by global brands and retailers to manage quality and compliance across their supply chains.
Ronnie Fairlie shares tips for franchisors to handle underperforming franchisees.
New York tax authorities have shuttered several Taïm locations following $1.35 million in unpaid sales tax warrants issued against parent company Craveworthy Brands.
Franchisors must respect local norms to succeed internationally, with cultural failures potentially costing millions.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed bipartisan candidates in 14 states in conjunction with their July and August primary elections.
1851 Franchise guide helps founders franchise their business with 1851 expert-led chapters
For years, Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) information has been a strategic differentiator.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed bipartisan candidates in 14 states in conjunction with their July and August primary elections.
Just Between Friends Franchise Systems CEO Tracy Panase discusses compliance systems
A New York class-action filing claims the pizza chain’s franchisees failed to pay delivery drivers minimum wage and overtime, sparking questions of franchisor liability.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauded the U.S.
Franchisors set ad fund rules early for clarity and growth.
In the end, the Fat Brands bankruptcy process didn’t take that long after all.
Taco Bell, a franchisee, and its produce supplier face multiple negligence and fraud lawsuits following a widespread Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce.
As a result of renewed talks on Monday regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including
“America’s local franchise owners deserve certainty, and today Congress is one step closer to providing it,” said Michael Layman, IFA Chief Advocacy Officer.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) issued the following statement endorsing the bipartisan legislation, Common Cents Act (H.R.
Jollibee's 2026 FDD reports average unit volume of $4.9 million
Franchise attorney Erin Pallas Gray shares strategies to lower franchisee failure rates.
IFA urges Senate to confirm Keith Sonderling as Labor Department lead.
Franchisors risk legal issues with improper earnings claims and Item 19 FDD disclosures.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today issued a statement endorsing the bipartisan Common Cents Act (H.R.
Franchise Update Media released its 2026 Annual Franchise Development Report.
The Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD , is not a marketing brochure.