This week I am continuing to provide some takeaways from a few of the many sessions I attended at the International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention in Las Vegas earlier this month. Google Head of Data Measurement and Analytics for WPP Agencies, Nadia Carta (“Carta”), led a super session on how…
Continue Reading IFA Takeaway: How AI in Franchising is Driving Growth, Sales, and Competitive EdgeThe International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention is always filled with useful take home information for…
Continue Reading IFA Takeaways: How Smart Franchisors Stay Out of CourtCorporate Transparency Act Back in Effect: March 21 Is the New Deadline to File Beneficial Ownership Reports
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The Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) reporting…
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Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Disgorgement Damages Issue in Trademark DisputeThe Supreme Court issued a decision today in a case named Smith, et al. v. Spizzirri, et al., that has significant import for the franchise community. Many, if…
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