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One in Ten Employers a Franchise

Franchisor -owned / franchisee store mix. Source:US Census Bureau

How Turnover Helps Organizations

Matthew Shay, in a surprise move, resigned as President and CEO of the International Franchise Association on March 17, leaving online observers of BlueMauMau to ponder the future of the IFA and the organization's readiness to find a replacement.

Midas Auto Repair Franchisee Hit Hard for Bait-and-Switch Scheme

OAKLAND, Calif. - California announced a $1.8 million settlement that prevents franchisee Maurice Irving Glad, owner of 22 Midas shops throughout California, from owning or operating an auto repair shop in the state, after the franchisee "deceptively lured" customers with cheap brake specials and then charged hundreds of dollars for unnecessary repairs.