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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.

Maine Lawmakers Listen to Franchisees and Franchisors

Posted Fri, 2013-05-10 10:28 by Don Sniegowski - Back to Podcasts
Jim Coen testifies before Maine lawmakers on how this bill will help franchisees in its state
Franchise expert Jim Coen testifies in support of bill, photo/wolak

BLUE MAUMAU PODCAST - Maine state senators and representatives listened Wednesday afternoon to a filled room of franchisees and some franchisors argue for and against Maine's LD 1458, the Maine Small Business Investment Protection Act.


172:40 minutes (9.88 MB)

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.

PODCAST: California State Senators Hear Franchise Owners Speak on Need for Good Faith in Franchise Relations

Posted Wed, 2013-04-17 15:42 by Don Sniegowski - Back to Podcasts

(PODCAST) SACRAMENTO — California state senators listened to franchise owners and associations ask for passage of Senate Bill 610 yesterday. Authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson [D-Santa Barbara], the bill was crafted to bolster good faith in a franchisor's dealings with franchisees and the right to associate without fear of reprisal.


21:23 minutes (4.9 MB)

Franchise Protection Bills Introduced in California

Posted Sun, 2013-03-03 01:52 by Don Sniegowski
California state flag
photo/mjambon

SACRAMENTO — Fed up with a legal stacked deck of cards, franchisees have decided to take a more direct role in writing laws to protect their businesses. Franchise owners in the Golden State have just submitted bills to California's assembly and senate.

Ohio Passes Law to Protect Franchisees

Posted Mon, 2013-02-18 02:34 by Don Sniegowski

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has passed a law that goes beyond many other states in its attempt to curb abusive franchising practices. The revised Ohio Business Opportunity Law protects the state's franchisees' right to sue a franchisor for false or untimely disclosure, ensures that Ohio law reigns supreme and attempts to safeguard that disputes be resolved in Ohio, not elsewhere.

Franchise Associations Weigh In on Election

Posted Fri, 2012-11-16 07:25 by BMM
Speaker Boehner speaks
Press conference by Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) on averting the fiscal cliff without raising tax rates. (Official Photo by Bryant Avondoglio, Nov 9)

WASHINGTON — Days after the general election, franchise lobbying groups continue to chime in on the results of the presidential election and their political agenda for the new term.

Franchise Models Are Broken!!!

Posted Mon, 2012-07-30 19:54 by Ali Mazarei

As you all know, I'm a relatively new franchisee, even though my family has been in this industry and real estate development since the 50's and have a combined operational experience of more than 200 locations in Southern California and abroad under various brands.

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.