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.

What are three things new franchisees should be prepared to address in their first year of business?  

A primary topic of discussion at #IFA2016 has been the franchise industry’s response to attempts by U.S. federal regulators to impose a new definition of “joint employer” on the nation’s small business owners and upend the franchise business model. At the Opening General Session on Sunday, convention attendees were welcomed by two Texas lawmakers who have been champions for the franchise industry in Congress: Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas).

Prospective franchisees dive deep into your FDD before buying. It’s time franchisors follow that due diligence example by reviewing agency’s marketing disclosure documents when exploring new or reviewing current relationships.

Any franchise operator looking for credit needs to make sure he is getting the right deal, not just the “best” deal.  

Want a record year for your franchise brand? Start with the right hiring practices that will increase your chances of finding the right candidates and save your business time, money and resources.

The federal government is increasingly seeking to impose liability on corporations for the acts of third parties, such as distributors, subsidiaries and franchisees.

A franchise is only as strong as the support behind it and change is much easier when everyone involved is working together toward a common goal — to build a better franchise.

2015 was marked with legal developments that will fundamentally impact employment and franchise relationships. Five of the more significant labor and employment issues to watch in the coming year include joint employment, worker classification, wages and overtime pay, paid sick leave and background checks.