by Julie Lusthaus | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Selling a franchise? Be prepared because when it comes to selling a franchise, there are many laws regulating every sale. First to consider are the disclosure laws. What is full disclosure? Before selling even a single franchise in the United States, every franchisor...
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Are the employees of your franchisee your employees too? That’s the question National Labor Relations Board General (NLRB) Counsel Peter Robb sought to avoid when he proposed the March 19, 2018 settlement agreed to by McDonald’s. The answer could have had broad impact...
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees
That depends! If you are considering entrepreneurship, one of the first questions that you will have to ask yourself is whether you want to start a new business or buy one that is already operating. Should you start a business? Perhaps. But make sure you consider the...
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees, For Franchisors
Pretty darn strong! According to the 2018 Franchise Business Outlook Report issued by the International Franchise Association (IFA), the franchise sector is expected to grow faster than the rest of the U.S. economy. In 2018, franchise establishments are expected to...
by Julie Lusthaus | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, For Franchisees
Whether you are a single store or multi-location franchise restaurant operation, food waste is costing you money. Lots of money. That’s according to a report by non-profit ReFED, a collaboration of over 50 businesses, nonprofit, foundation and government leaders,...