The SBA Franchise Directory is officially back online from June 1, 2025, and with it comes a series of critical updates for franchisors and franchisees discussed in the virtual briefing led by Stephen Olear, Senior Franchise Counsel at the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Last month, Franchise Times held its annual “Dealmakers Week” where it offers a…
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A positive development for franchise systems seeking to streamline the SBA loan approval process for their franchisees is coming this summer. The new version of the SBA Loan Origination Policies…
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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 franchise practitioners. Last week, I attended the session “Proactive Strategies for Franchisors to Prevent Litigation…
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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Recently, the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.’s (“NASAA”) Franchise and Business Opportunities Project Group (“FPG”) issued guidance on post-term non-compete clauses in the context of the franchise business model…
Continue Reading Non-Competes Under the Microscope: NASAA’s Latest Guidance for FranchisorsThe Minnesota Supreme Court (Court) recently granted review of two franchise questions in the case of Cambria Co., LLC, v. M&M Creative Laminants, Inc:
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Continue Reading Franchising Beyond State Lines: Minnesota Expands Franchise Act ReachContributed by Ari N. Stern, Esq.
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