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Changing of Guard at Coalition of Franchisee Associations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new board of directors was swept into the Coalition of Franchisee Associations at the stroke of midnight, January 1, 2012.

Fighting for Franchisee Rights

Franchisees and their associations look at the draft of the universal franchisee bill of rights
Franchisee association leaders look at a draft of their bill of rights, Orlando

Leaders in the franchise world weigh in on the necessity of having less oppressive contracts between those who grant franchise licenses and franchised establishments that dot main street.

VIDEO: Franchisee Association Testifies to Massachusetts Lawmakers

Affiliates of Dunkin Donuts Independent Franchise Owners testified on June 29 at the beginning of a committee hearing regarding a fair franchising law sponsored by State Senator Brian A. Joyce.

Zarco Speaks on Fair Franchising Bill

Franchisee attorney Robert Zarco and his corporate jet, the "Legal Eagle"
Attorney Robert Zarco boarding corporate jet, the "Legal Eagle", photo/RZarco

BOSTON — One of the franchise industry's most renowned attorneys for franchisees, Robert Zarco, flew up from his office in Miami to Boston.

Franchisees Paint Grim Scenes of Dunkin'

Former Dunkin' franchisee Irwin Barkan and New York attorney Paul Steinberg give testimony to Massachusetts lawmakers on Dunkin' franchising practices
Former franchisee Irwin Barkan and NY attorney Paul Steinberg testify

BOSTON — Franchisees painted a grim picture of franchisor Dunkin' Donuts for legislators at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. 

IFA Warns States Not to Interfere with Contracts

Statue of a man bridling a horse in front of the Federal Trade Commission
Statue of man bridling wild horse for commerce in front of FTC building, D.C.

BOSTON – Fair franchising legislation is being debated and discussed at the Massachusetts state capitol, with franchise industry insiders offering their input. 

Franchisee Bill of Rights, Input Requested

Franchise Community,

The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) Fair Franchising Committee has been working with franchisee leaders from multiple franchise systems to develop the Universal Franchisee Bill of Rights.

Dunkin' Brands Files for IPO

NASDAQ marketsite in New York City
Dunkin' Brands will list its stocks as DNKN on NASDAQ, photo/bfishadow

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis announced this morning to franchisees that it has filed for an initial public offering of $400 million in common stock.

Seismic Shift in Franchisees Seeking Balance

The drafters of the bill of rights for franchisees
Drafters of the Bill of Rights for franchisees, Orlando/ bmm

ORLANDO — There is a seismic shift under way in how franchisees approach balance in franchisee/franchisor relationships. It is a multi-pronged strategy headed by the three-year-old Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) that utilizes market forces, collective bargaining and possible legislation.