Being persistent and prepared, repetitively perfecting one’s craft, working as a team, learning from failures and possessing confident leadership skills are all characteristics of a successful professional athlete.

It goes without saying that the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia represents a major loss of a legal titan and champion of the Constitution. It will impact this country on many levels for decades to come.

Last year’s legal developments must be confronted. As in the past, franchisors can find a way to use turn those developments into opportunities moving forward.

Recent changes in federal rules may affect franchise dispute resolution and push some systems to revise their agreements.

Solid franchise relations is a key element to a strong and viable franchise system, particularly when combining two franchise systems.

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.

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?