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Stronger Franchisee Protections Emerging in 2026 State Laws
It appears that franchisors will remain targets of state governments in 2026. Although a franchise system may not call a state with new legislation its home, franchisors and franchisees should stay informed about the potential
Hilton Franchisee Gets Iced: The Impact of Controversy on the Franchise Relationship
A productive franchise relationship encompasses various elements that both the franchisor and franchisee must consider and balance. This intricate connection of contractual obligations, financial commitments, and operational responsibilities, becomes more complex when a controversy places
Multi-Unit Franchising: Navigating the Risk and Reward
While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever. What is a multi-unit franchise?
Service Franchisors: New Rules in California for Automatic Renewals July 1st
From streaming services and gym memberships to software vendor agreements and e-commerce franchises, automatic contract renewals are common occurrences. Currently, California law protects consumers regarding automatic renewal and continuous service offerings. New rules enhance those
Franchisors: Working With Franchisees Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires
The Los Angeles wildfires pose significant challenges for businesses, including franchised businesses. But if a business is lost in a national disaster, support already exists within a franchise system. It’s organic. That is not always
California Fast Food Franchisors Targeted Again
California Assembly Bill 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (the “FAST Act” enacted in 2022), was to become effective January 1, 2023. The FAST Act established a 10-member Fast Food Sector Council
Fast Food Restaurants Could Disappear Fast
Assembly Bill 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (“FAST Recovery Act,” or the “Act”) became law in California on September 5, 2022. According to the California legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom, the
Pending Governmental Intrusions on Franchisors & Franchisees
Assembly Bill 257 and Senate Bill 1247 are now pending in the California legislature. Their passage could intrude on franchisors’ and franchisees’ abilities to conduct business in California. AB 257 On June 28, 2022, the
New Laws Could Curb SBA Guaranteed Lending to Franchisees
On March 16, 2022, the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee held a hearing on the Small Business Administration’s future on guaranteeing lenders’ loans to franchisees under S.1120, the Small Business Administration Franchise Loan Transparency Act, and S.2162,
It’s Baaack, Only One Year Later: AB 257 Attacks Franchise Restaurant Model
On January 31, 2022, the California State Assembly passed AB 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act, or the “Act”) by a vote of 41-19. The bill was originally introduced