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Auto Dealer Protection Laws Show Power of Franchisee Association

Posted Mon, 2012-10-22 12:51 by David Cahn

Through effective trade associations and lobbying efforts, during the last century automobile dealer franchises in the United States convinced state governments to give them significant protection against commercial abuse or unfair dealing by the manufacturer or supplier franchisors. Franchisees in other industries could learn from that example.

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.

FTC Sues Wyndham over Massive Credit Card Breaches

Posted Tue, 2012-07-03 08:47 by Don Sniegowski
Credit card use

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Last week the Federal Trade Commission announced it had filed a lawsuit against hotel chain Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) and three of its subsidiaries for gross negligence in handling their guests' personal card information. 

Quiznos Franchisee Ass’n Speaks about New Brand Initiatives

Posted Tue, 2012-05-15 12:22 by Don Sniegowski

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Keith Rentschler, president of the independent Quiznos Franchisee Association speaks with Blue MauMau on how franchisees feel about the new initiatives of a brand trying to remake itself.

AAHOA Elects New Board Members at its 2012 Annual Convention

Posted Thu, 2012-05-10 18:10 by Press Release

ATLANTA, May 9, 2012 – The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), one of the leading forces in the hospitality industry, has elected new Board m

California: Franchisees Receive Most Votes but Not Enough to Win

Posted Tue, 2012-04-24 21:54 by Don Sniegowski
California State Capitol
California State Capitol (photo: Thomas Hawk)

SACRAMENTO — The California Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protections Committee members voted on Tuesday on a measure aimed at curbing abusive franchising practices with a surprising four votes in favor, three votes against and two abstentions.

Quiznos Board and Franchisee Association Meet

Posted Wed, 2012-04-04 11:53 by Janet Sparks
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Quiznos flagship shop at Denver headquarters. photo/sparks

DENVER – Leaders of the newly formed Quiznos Franchisee Association came away from last week's Las Vegas convention feeling encouraged. But they also know that store owners are hanging by a thread. They need store profitability now.

Dunkin’, Franchisee-Owned Supply Chain Call New Deal Win-Win

Posted Mon, 2012-04-02 11:39 by Matt Ellis
Massachusetts-based distribution and supply chain center owned by Dunkin' franchisees
CEO Bruce at a franchisee-owned distribution center, photo/DCP

BELLINGHAM, Mass. — "The value to the franchisee community is immense and cannot be understated." Those words from a long-time Dunkin' Donuts franchise owner only begin to describe the historic impact of the recent deal, which created a national franchisee-owned distribution cooperative—the National DCP—and spawned a new agreement with franchisor Dunkin' Brands (DBI).