Passage of the American Franchise Act would bring greater clarity to individual business ownership. By Larisa Walega As businesses constantly navigate economic uncertainty, one thing that should remain consistent is a franchise owner’s ability to build and grow. Instead, the rules around independently owned and operated franchise locations have changed four times in the last […]

As America’s 250th birthday approaches, it is fitting that one of our country’s greatest inventions is having a moment. Franchising, with roots in the nation’s founding and Benjamin Franklin’s printing press, is everywhere this summer. Pizza Hut has tapped into the desire for nostalgia with its retro dining rooms, complete with iconic red plastic cups and stained-glass lampshades. After two decades […]