Australian Government Announces Inquiry into Franchising
On 25 June 2008 the Australian Federal Parliament Joint Standing Committee on Corporations and Financial Services resolved to inquire into the Franchising Code of Conduct and related matters.read more
View ArticleAustralian MP Lashes Criminal Banks and Useless Regulator
CANBERRA, Australia (Blue MauMau) - Joanna Gash (LP), a member of parliament representing Gilmore, New South Wales, condemned in federal parliament on Monday criminal collusion between Australia's...
View ArticleAustralia's Parliament Calls for More Franchise Legislation Ahead of Inquiry
Barely days after the High Court handed-down its decision in the Ketchell case, the franchise sector faces renewed political pressure for increased legislation from Federal Parliament itself.read more
View ArticleFranchise Growth Threatened, Congress Urged to Act on Bailout
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Blue MauMau) - A franchise trade association as well as small business leaders are increasingly vocal in urging Congress to approve a bailout plan for the financial markets in hopes...
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IFA Chairwoman: Health Care Bill No Help
IFA Chairwoman Dina Dwyer-Owens at House Committee, Sep 30, photo/IFAread more
View ArticleVideo: Expert Says Simplify the Legalese
Alan Siegel, one of the leading authorities on branding and business communication, reminds businesses and the legal community of the need to communicate in plain English.read more
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Seismic Shift in Franchisees Seeking Balance
Drafters of the Bill of Rights for franchisees, Orlando/ bmm ORLANDO — There is a seismic shift under way in how franchisees approach balance in franchisee/franchisor relationships. It is a...
View ArticleFranchise Models Are Broken!!!
As you all know, I'm a relatively new franchisee, even though my family has been in this industry and real estate development since the 50's and have a combined operational experience of more than 200...
View ArticleWhy Franchise Legislation? The Need for Statutory Duty of Franchisor Competency
One would think that franchisors should owe a duty of competency to their franchisees. After all, franchises are sold on the very idea that their franchise system excels in its particular business....
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S Korea Adopts Strong Relationship Law Protecting Franchisees
SEOUL, S. Korea - While franchisees in the United States struggle to get new legislation passed to balance fairness in franchising between the parties, the South Korean government took it upon itself...
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American Bar "Wizards" Wish for Franchise Law Reform
ORLANDO –Not all wizards are known for their magical powers. Some are identified by their skill and knowledge about a particular topic, said Joseph J Fittante, Jr., moderator of this year's American...
View ArticleNoble Roman's Still Pursuing Franchisees
Pursing phantom royalties from defunct franchisees and pursuing franchise fees from new applicants, Noble Roman's (OTC: NROM) is a puzzling case study in franchising.read more
View ArticlePro-Franchisee Legislation
An article by Ed Teixeira on the FranchiseKnowHow website entitled “Pro-Franchisee Legislation Faces Some Tough Opposition” caught my attention. This is the first time I’ve heard or seen the term...
View ArticleGovernor Brown’s Veto of the Franchise Legislation, Cold Turkey Legs,...
Governor Brown’s recent veto of the proposed California franchise legislation was momentously stunning in light of his political background, the legislature’s strong support for the proposal, and the...
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