Course Correction: Policy Platform Seeks to Boost Franchise Job Growth

Fix joint employer, avoid restrictions on franchise agreements and non-competes, apply new wages fairly, revise the tax code, establish a market-based health care system, increase access to credit and hire more veterans. Those seven initiatives will lead to additional business growth for the 733,000 existing franchise establishments and the creation of many more new locations that directly support more than 7.6 million jobs in the U.S. For those of us in franchising, sounds simple enough, right?

Support Grows in States for Joint Employer Reversal

Nine states have enacted joint employer bills and 10 states are examining the issue in 2017.

Franchisee Spotlight: Scooter’s coffee Q&A

The “Franchise Spotlight Q & A” series continues with our special guest, Travis Rhoades. Rhoades owns six Scooter’s Coffee locations around Sioux Falls, S.D., with his wife, Kristen. Rhoades is committed to bringing the Scooter’s brand to his communi

Franchisee Spotlight: Scooter’s coffee Q&A

The “Franchise Spotlight Q & A” series continues with our special guest, Travis Rhoades. Rhoades owns six Scooter’s Coffee locations around Sioux Falls, S.D., with his wife, Kristen. Rhoades is committed to bringing the Scooter’s brand to his communi

Establishing Franchise Operations in Australia

Franchising in Australia continues to face challenges, but brands have learned that providing better information helps recruitment and improves capital access for franchisees.

Health Care Relief for Small Businesses

New small-business health reimbursement rules provide a great opportunity to employers with fewer than 50 employees, who do not or are unable to offer group health insurance, to assist employees with rising medical costs.

Franchising and Joint Employer Liability in Brazil

Under the Brazilian Labor Code, companies of the same corporate or economic group are construed jointly and severally liable for labor obligations.

Franchisee Friday: Jay Pond and the freedom of franchising.

Happy #FranchiseeFriday to Jay Pond of Mr. Transmission! “I value the relationships I have built with the many customers in the area and being able to provide them with quality, reliable service they can count on. I also enjoy being able to create a

Franchise Ownership – Your Pot of Gold at the End of Your Dead-End Job

If the only thing you’re green with this St. Patrick’s Day is envy for those around you who seem to be taking advantage of the uptick in the economy, this may just be your lucky year. Did you resolve to get out of a dead-end job and go to work for yo

Franchisee Friday: Mike Richey Answers “Why Franchising?”

Happy #FranchiseeFriday to Mike Richey of Golden Corral! “The structure given to business owners as part of a franchise system is far superior to what you get running an independent business. Golden Corral has great systems and processes in place to

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