IFA Urges FTC to Protect Franchise Businesses in Noncompete Rule

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reject a “blanket ban on noncompete clauses in franchise agreements,” highlighting that an across-the-board ban would harm franchisors and franchisees, damaging the franchise business model. The comments are in response to the Commission’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for its proposed “Noncompete Clause Rule.”

Koala Insulation and Wallaby Windows Join Forces with Empower Brands

Empower Brands, multi-brand franchisor of premium commercial and residential services, announced today that Koala Insulation and Wallaby Windows will be joining its growing portfolio of brands. This marks Empower Brands’ first additions to its portfolio since rebranding late last year. The addition of these industry leading brands brings Empower to nine total brands under its umbrella and will add 115 franchisees to its ever-growing network.

FASTSIGNS Recognized for Franchise Excellence at CFA National Convention

FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, was named the Silver winner of the 2023 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Awards of Excellence in Franchising in the Category of 30-99 Franchisees, presented to FASTSIGNS on April 3, 2023, during the Awards Gala at the CFA National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. FASTSIGNS was also a recipient of the Franchisees’ Choice designation for the eleventh consecutive year.

Frutta Bowls Cracks Open Coconuts for the Taste of a Tropical Staycay

Nation’s Fastest-Growing Superfoods Franchise Welcomes Sunny Days with a New Creamy Coconut based LTO and Updated Catering Items

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone Experience Positive Momentum Throughout Q1

Fast-Casual Restaurant Franchises Add 24 New Shops in 6 States, Continue Upward Trajectory Set Forth in 2022

Salata Salad Kitchen Inks Agreement for Three-Units in Lubbock 

Leading Built-to-Order Salad Franchise Adds to Existing Texas Footprint 

FullSpeed Automotive® Drives Oregon Development with State’s First Grease Monkey® Location

Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement Paves Way for Three New Grease Monkey Openings, Kickstarting Statewide Development

Sue Sauer Named Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Leading Coffee Franchise Promotes Franchise Industry Expert to Support Franchisees with Streamlined and Enhanced Operations

Famous Toastery Experiences Brand Resurgence with Streamlined Operations and New Executive Leadership in Place

Leading U.S. Brunch Franchise is Attracting Entrepreneurs with Strong AUVs, Signs 5-Unit Franchise Agreement to Open New Locations in Florida by End of 2023

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