There has never been a more important time for franchise lawyers and business executives to work together to develop strategies to respond to the threats and risks new developments present.

The “Persuader Rule” could overturn decades of legal precedent and labor practices forcing employers to divulge their activities concerning unionization.

Live in a small town with less than 30,000 people? These food franchises might be your best bet to research



Although it is true that much of America’s population growth has gravitated towards larger and more urban cities, a staggering number of co

According to the Small Business Association (SBA), one of the fasting growing groups of small business owners is actually “encore entrepreneurs”, that is, people over the age of 50 who are starting their own businesses. In fact, a recent Gallup Poll

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Haller, 202-460-8356 Jenna Weisbord, 310-995-0839 mhaller@franchise.org jweisbord@franchise.org @franchising411 IFA RESPONDS AS NLRB TRIAL AGAINST MCDONALD’S RESUMES WASHINGTON, March 9—In advance of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Administrative law proceeding over whether McDonald’s USA can be held liable for alleged labor violations by its franchisees, which resumes tomorrow […]

Keeping up to date on trends that influence your team, clients and prospects can help your business thrive in today’s mobile world, while improving the customer experience.

The landscape of the business world shifts over time and so should yours. Change is the only constant on which you can depend.



 



By Dara Maleki



“Franchise.” To many, the word conjures images of a complex and complicated business model. True,

Success is hard work and winning demands an indomitable entrepreneurial spirit in ourselves, brand leaders and in the entire company. With the right partners, great things can happen.

With your brand’s reputation on the line, whom can you trust and where do you find them?

Site selection is not a science, but it’s all about finding the location that will work best for your business.