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Surge in ADA Disability Lawsuits to Continue in 2013 with Restaurant and Foodservice Employers in Crosshairs

Posted Thu, 2013-02-21 08:09 by Mark Fijman

For 2013, food service employers can expect a continued aggressive approach from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) as to violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) in the restaurant industry.  The significant increase of ADA charges and lawsuits by the EEOC and private claimants, which began in early 2012, shows little sign of abating in the new year.

Restaurant Franchisor News from ICRX Investment Conference

Posted Sun, 2013-01-20 19:22 by john a. gordon

Last week I attended the ICRXchange Investment Conference, where thirty restaurant chains presented. The following is some franchisor chain specific news.

When Buying a Franchise Calculate Your Return On Effort

Posted Thu, 2012-11-01 06:08 by Ed Teixeira

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, the return on effort or ROE can be just as important as the return on investment or ROI. When individuals consider purchasing a franchise, an important part of the evaluation process is projecting the ROI or return on investment.

A Review of the NYC Int'l Franchise Expo

Posted Wed, 2012-06-20 13:26 by Ed Teixeira

After attending the recent International Franchise Expo at The Javits Center in New York City I found it a definite improvement over the long- running IFE in Washington,D.C. There was more traffic and the number of exhibitors was higher.

Federal Court Invalidates "Quickie" Union Election Rule, For Now

Posted Tue, 2012-05-15 16:53 by Mark Fijman

On May 14, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia set aside a controversial final rule of the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") that was designed to make it easier and faster for unions to hold organizing elections.

AAFD Endorses The Franchise Buyers Manual

Posted Thu, 2012-03-22 08:07 by Ed Teixeira

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 21, 2012

The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers Endorses The Franchise Buyers Manual

Tim Hortons Wins Battle, Losing War

Posted Fri, 2012-03-02 09:16 by michael webster

The result of a dismissed franchisee class action lawsuit victory is that franchisor Tim Hortons is losing a business war.  In a rare summary judgment motion., the reasons for the judgment, part 1 and part 2 can be read here, a judge dismissed the franchisee's class action. But Tim's will now struggle mightily to get same operator expansion as a result of this legal victory.

McDonalds Franchisee Income Statement Survey Detail

Posted Wed, 2012-02-08 14:58 by John Gordon

Janney Montgomery Restaurant Analyst Mark Kalinowski surveys McDonald's (MCD) closely, and has recently published a full "average typical traditional store" McDonalds franchisee income statement.

Private Equity Firms Are Major Franchisor Owners

Posted Mon, 2012-01-09 06:51 by Sam Blake

Many franchise chains, such as Dunkin' Brands, Domino's Pizza and Friendly's, have been taken over by private equity firms. Franchisors are considered "highly desirable targets for private equity investors."