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Advice For Franchisors: Treat Franchisees Well

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Entrepreneur (blog)‎: It was a McDonald’s franchisee in Cincinnati who, 50 years ago, devised the fast-food chain’s popular Filet-O-Fish sandwich. And a Dairy Queen franchisee invented that company’s blockbuster Blizzard frozen treat. Dave Hood, president of franchisor consultancy iFranchise Group, noted these landmarks during a talk Friday at the International Franchise Expo to drive home […]

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Georgia Law Changes Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship

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Home Channel News: A new Georgia law effective July 1 provides that people who are parties to franchise agreements are not to be considered employees for purposes of workers’ compensation benefits. The legislation essentially protects franchisors from comp claims by franchisees. The new law covers individuals “who are parties to a franchise agreement as set

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Franchisees Strive For Success As New Franchisors Of Bagger Dave’s, 32 Degrees

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The Daily meal: After having spent many years as franchisees of other restaurants, Michael Ansley and Jeff Pizitz are drawing upon their experience to recruit the right operators and grow in the optimal markets as first-time franchisors of proprietary brands. Both men continue to lead franchise organizations: Ansley’s Diversified Restaurant Holdings runs 22 Buffalo Wild

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Franchise Chains Recruit Veterans. But Is That A Good Thing?

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Forbes: ‎While employers may shy away from hiring returning veterans, one segment of the business community has rolled out the welcome mat: the big franchise chains. They’ve signed up thousands of freshly returned veterans as franchise owners, possibly helping to cut the high unemployment rate for vets. One travel franchisor, CruiseOne, is even giving away

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Your Legal Position Explained If Your Franchisor Goes Into Administration

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What happens to your franchise if your franchisor goes into administration or bankruptcy? Franchise solicitor Robert Bedford of Cubism Law offers his insights. The Franchise Magazine: Most franchise contracts will deal with the situation where a franchisee cannot pay their way (generally the franchisor has the option to terminate), but very few deal with the

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Momentum Building For International Franchise Expo In NYC

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Finance.Yahoo.com: Following 20 years in Washington, D.C., the International Franchise Expo has moved to New York City. The decision, made by the show’s producers, MFV Expositions, reflects a shifting small business landscape and increased awareness of franchising. The show, set for June 15-17 at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan, is picking up steam as

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