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NFIB Announces Support of California’s Fair Franchising Bill

Posted Sun, 2013-05-12 09:19 by Don Sniegowski

SACRAMENTO—The National Federation of Independent Business announced on Friday that it is supporting California's Senate Bill 610, a fair franchising amendment to California's existing Franchise Relations Act.

Inviting Franchisees to May 8 Briefing and then Maine's Senate Hearing

Posted Fri, 2013-05-03 18:20 by mchally

At the behest of Maine franchisees, the Coalition of Franchisee Associations is inviting all franchisees in the state to attend a special briefing on the morning of Wednesday, May 8 to prepare them for a hearing before Maine's state senators on the need to pass the Small Business Investment Protection Act.

Dunkin Franchisees Help Pass Mass. Health Cost Reform

Posted Mon, 2012-08-13 15:45 by BMM
Governor Patrick Deval
Photo from NECN video clip

BOSTON, Mass. — Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick on Monday, August 6, signed a health care cost amendment into law that the Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchisee Association pushed for, along with the National Federation of Independent Business, the New England Convenience Store Association and the Restaurant and Business Alliance.

Franchise Groups Advocate Creating Franchisee Associations

Posted Sat, 2012-07-28 13:35 by Don Sniegowski

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — On Thursday the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers sent an email to franchisees encouraging them to "achieve a win-win relationship with their franchisors" by forming an independent franchise association.

Universal Franchisee Bill of Rights Passes 1000 Endorsements

Posted Thu, 2012-07-05 20:20 by Keith Miller

The Universal Franchisee Bill of Rights (UFBoR), www.franchiseebillofrights.org, passed 1000 endorsements and ratifications today.  The UFBoR was released by the Coalition of Franchisee Associations last year as a fairness doctrine after input from many franchisee advocates. 

Dicks Tout Former Spying for Dunkin’

Posted Sat, 2012-06-09 17:49 by Don Sniegowski

UPDATE: Dunkin' Replies
(click here, Jun 11, 2012 at 6pm ET)

Just when you thought Dunkin' has reformed, tales of former corporate spies have re-emerged. Private eye Michael Mershimer, who left Dunkin's employ years ago, says he was hired by the crafty franchisor to dig up the dirt on untrustworthy franchisees.

Coalition of Franchisee Associations Adds Two Member Associations

Posted Mon, 2012-04-09 11:20 by Press Release

Washington, D.C. (April 5, 2012) — The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) increases its membership to 17 associations by welcoming the Edible Arrangements Independent Franchisee Association and the San Francisco-Monterey Bays 7-11 Franchise Owners Association.

Franchisee Groups Support California Fair Franchising Bill

Posted Thu, 2012-03-15 08:12 by BMM
A California franchising company franchises The UPS Store
AAHOA franchisees listen to U.S. Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill, 2011

SACRAMENTO — Associations representing franchised small business entrepreneurs sang today in rare harmony in support of California's new bill to protect franchisees from abusive franchising practices.

I'm a Main Street Investor, I Create Jobs

Posted Wed, 2012-02-15 20:38 by Keith Miller

Whenever you hear people arguing about whom the real “job creators” are, remember: you already know who I am.    I handed your coffee to you just this morning.  When you bought a sandwich for lunch, I made it for you.   When you get your car serviced, I greet you.

Obama Asks for Leaner Govt, Promotes SBA Head

Posted Sat, 2012-01-14 16:43 by BMM
In East Room, Obama asks Congress to give him authority to consolidate federal government agencies
photo: Lawrence Jackson, White House Photographer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama announced yesterday an initiative to merge commerce-related departments of the federal government into one entity and to promote the Small Business Administration head to Cabinet member. Franchisor and franchisee advocates are generally positive about the move.