by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
One of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) steamiest actions against a franchisor occurred in October 2024 when the agency announced a settlement with Qargo Coffee and several of its officers. The FTC alleged that Qargo violated the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C.§45(a), which...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors, Video Blogs
Why Franchisees Should Consider Multi-Brand Ownership [0:00] Multi-brand franchise ownership is a strategic business approach that involves a franchisee or franchisee group owning and operating multiple franchise units in different brands. This is different than...
by Julie Lusthaus | Jan 8, 2025 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
As you plan your goals and priorities for 2025, one crucial item should top your list: renewal dates. Franchisees do not have an unlimited right to operate their franchise businesses, which is why they must understand and act on renewal dates. Let’s dive into what...
by Julie Lusthaus | Dec 18, 2024 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
We recently reflected on legal developments in franchising in 2024, along with anticipated changes to governing agencies and policies in 2025. Recent media coverage about state wage increases and the potential priorities of the incoming presidential administration can...
by Julie Lusthaus | Dec 10, 2024 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Legislative developments at the state and federal level impacted NY franchisees and franchisors in 2024. And if ideas floated by the next Trump administration materialize, then both franchisees and franchisors will need to strategize with their NY franchise lawyers...
