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California's AB 2305 Shows How to Get Real Standards in Franchising

Posted Mon, 2012-04-23 12:23 by michael webster

California lawmakers need to be aware of how much the Level Playing Field for Small Businesses Act, Assembly Bill 2305, will benefit the state’s consumers. The reason? The legal franchise model as it exists today allows franchisors loopholes to skirt their civic responsibilities. 

IFA Quickly Ascertains It Doesn’t Like California Bill

Posted Thu, 2012-04-19 11:29 by BMM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue MauMau learned that the International Franchise Association (IFA) had informed franchisee members of its stand almost a month after it publicly declared opposition to California's franchising abuse reform bill. Last week on April 11, six days before the public hearing on the bill, Franchisee Forum leaders of the IFA were told via conference about the association's opposition to the state bill.

Assemblyman Huffman on California’s Fair Franchising Bill

Posted Thu, 2012-03-29 09:05 by Don Sniegowski
State assembly member Jared Huffman of California's 6th assembly district
California assemblyman Jared Huffman

SACRAMENTO —Assemblyman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) speaks with Blue MauMau about the fair franchising bill he introduced a month ago to the state of California, AB 2305, the Level Playing Field for Small Businesses Act. The bill was introduced to various committees of the assembly on Tuesday.