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Franchise Models Are Broken!!!

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.

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.

Video: Expert Says Simplify the Legalese

Alan Siegel, one of the leading authorities on branding and business communication, reminds businesses and the legal community of the need to communicate in plain English.

IFA Chairwoman: Health Care Bill No Help

IFA Chairwoman Dina Dwyer-Owens urges a U.S. House Committee to continue tax breaks, Sep 30
IFA Chairwoman Dina Dwyer-Owens at House Committee, Sep 30, photo/IFA

Franchise Growth Threatened, Congress Urged to Act on Bailout

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Blue MauMau) - A franchise trade association as well as small business leaders are increasingly vocal in urging Congress to approve a bailout plan for the financial markets in hopes of bringing stability to the franchise industry. Others urge caution.

Australia's Parliament Calls for More Franchise Legislation Ahead of Inquiry

Barely days after the High Court handed-down its decision in the Ketchell case, the franchise sector faces renewed political pressure for increased legislation from Federal Parliament itself.

Australian MP Lashes Criminal Banks and Useless Regulator

CANBERRA, Australia (Blue MauMau) - Joanna Gash (LP), a member of parliament representing Gilmore, New South Wales, condemned in federal parliament on Monday criminal collusion between Australia's banks and franchisors that wipe out franchisees.

Australian Government Announces Inquiry into Franchising

On 25 June 2008 the Australian Federal Parliament Joint Standing Committee on Corporations and Financial Services resolved to inquire into the Franchising Code of Conduct and related matters.