October 22, 2014

IFA Lawsuit Against Discriminatory Provisions of Seattle Minimum Wage Law Moves Forward in U.S. District Court

In court filings this week, the International Franchise Association provided new details in support of its legal challenge to the provisions of Seattle’s new minimum wage law that discriminate against small franchise businesses. This past June, the IFA and several local franchise business owners in Seattle filed a lawsuit to challenge the discriminatory provisions of

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Stonework Franchising is Now Open. Its a Platform for Military and Veterans Transition to Business Ownership.

STONEWORK Franchising is now open for business. STONEWORK Franchising opened for business a few months ago and is tackling the hardest part about leaving the military, uncertainty. STONEWORK Franchising is a free consulting service and mentorship company for military and veteran transitions into business ownership. Stonework is a matchmaker that connects you to successful business

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The Melting Pot Targets Portland, Maine for Franchise Expansion

The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc., the world’s premier fondue restaurant and a leading polished casual dining franchise, announced today that it is actively seeking franchisees on the East Coast to bring its interactive dining experience to Portland, Maine, naming the city as a target for future franchise development. The brand plans to enter Portland for

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Unishippers Sells 10th National Franchise, Continues Strategic Development

As any shipping provider or customer can attest, it’s been a roller-coaster ride for the shipping industry over the last few years. After a long period of prosperity and ever-increasing growth in the early to mid-2000s, everything came crashing down in 2008. Shipping volumes dropped dramatically as companies looked to reduce expenses and deal with

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