by Julie Lusthaus | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Rebranding is a hot topic in franchising. Just look at the world’s most recognizable donut franchise system, whose locations continue to shorten its two-word name to just one: Dunkin’. This rebrand was actually announced in 2018 and began in 2019. But systemwide...
by Julie Lusthaus | May 2, 2024 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors, Multi-Unit Operators
Non-compete agreements have been on the minds of franchisors, franchisees, federal regulators and New York franchise lawyers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning non-competes that will likely impact franchising and the private sector. Let’s...
by Julie Lusthaus | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors, Multi-Unit Operators
There are countless opinions about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will influence our lives and businesses. Franchising is already being impacted – from automating mundane administrative tasks to trendy content creation on social media. Though there are...
by Julie Lusthaus | Apr 5, 2024 | News & Events
Last year, Julie Lusthaus was nominated to the Hall of Fame for being a Legal Eagle 10 years in a row. This year is no different, as she just landed her 11th year in a row on this exclusive list. Learn more about this nomination in the link here.
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 22, 2024 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors, Multi-Unit Operators
On March 1, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama found the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional in a case filed by the National Small Business Association (NSBA). We recently reported how the CTA could impact franchising in New...
