Consumers have cut back on spending due to inflationary pressures. In response, some franchisors are having pricing discussions with franchisees about retail pricing. The session will discuss antitrust and related federal and state guardrails for franchisors and franchisees engaged in pricing conversations, whether change to U.S. (or state) antitrust law relating to pricing is coming and when, additional developments in pricing and antitrust matters, and what role the government may play in antitrust pricing issues in the near future.

This session will:

• Alert participants to antitrust and related risks when franchisors mandate or otherwise involve themselves in franchisee pricing and promotions;
• Inform participants about possible future legal regulation and other legal developments;
• Help franchisors communicate effectively with franchisees about pricing; and
• Provide practical guidance to franchisors for developing and implementing compliant pricing policies.