Companies with strong brands, like franchise companies, are often seen as excellent investment vehicles. Because these brands have recurring revenue and can be “asset-light,” the revenue stream is considered an
Continue Reading BUYING AND INVESTING IN THE BRANDUnderstanding the Proposed American Franchise Act: What It Means for Franchisors and Franchisees
By Sarah Rozek
The U.S. franchise sector is a cornerstone of the American economy, supporting over 800,000 small businesses, millions of jobs, and generating approximately $896 billion in annual economic
Continue Reading Understanding the Proposed American Franchise Act: What It Means for Franchisors and FranchiseesFranchisors, Take Notes: New Developments and Compliance Process for the 2025 SBA Franchise Directory
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
Continue Reading Franchisors, Take Notes: New Developments and Compliance Process for the 2025 SBA Franchise DirectoryPatience Needed in Franchise Dispute Resolution
Patience is good advice as demonstrated by the case of Subway Developments 2000 v. Subway Franchise Systems of Canada, (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 9, 2025) 2025 WL 163602. This analysis was first
Continue Reading Patience Needed in Franchise Dispute ResolutionFranchise Times Dealmakers Predict Cloudy Forecast for Franchise M&A in 2025
Last month, Franchise Times held its annual “Dealmakers Week” where it offers a series of webinars with top franchise dealmakers to discuss the year’s biggest franchise deals and
Continue Reading Franchise Times Dealmakers Predict Cloudy Forecast for Franchise M&A in 2025Franchise Enforcement Trends: Are States Cracking Down on Non-Compliance?
If you think franchise compliance is just a box to check, think again. As part of my presentation on Annual Developments in Franchise Law at the most recent ABA Forum
Continue Reading Franchise Enforcement Trends: Are States Cracking Down on Non-Compliance?Hot Topics & Higher Prices: Tariffs Take the Stage at IFA Legal Symposium
Tariffs may seem like a headline reserved for economists and politicians, but at last week’s International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium in Washington D.C., they were front and center
Continue Reading Hot Topics & Higher Prices: Tariffs Take the Stage at IFA Legal SymposiumGet Ready! SBA Franchise Directory Returning on June 1st
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
Continue Reading Get Ready! SBA Franchise Directory Returning on June 1stBig Deals and Bigger Takeaways: The Future of Platform Franchisors
Today is Day 1 of Franchise Times Dealmakers Week. The webinar series is serving up a week of can’t-miss conversations with top franchise leaders who are building platforms, scaling
Continue Reading Big Deals and Bigger Takeaways: The Future of Platform FranchisorsIFA Takeaway: How AI in Franchising is Driving Growth, Sales, and Competitive Edge
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
Continue Reading IFA Takeaway: How AI in Franchising is Driving Growth, Sales, and Competitive Edge