An Act Relative to the Fair Distribution of Gratuities

Maine Small Business Investment Protection Act

This bill enacts the Maine Small Business Investment Protection Act to protect franchisees in the sale and operation of franchise businesses.

California Franchise Relations Act

The California Franchise Relations Act sets forth certain requirements related to the termination, nonrenewal, and transfer of franchises between a franchisor, subfranchisor, and franchisee, as those terms are defined. Existing law provides that any condition purporting to bind any person to waive compliance with the act is contrary to public policy and void.

Responsible Franchise Practices Bill

An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring responsible franchise practices; conferring powers and duties upon the Department of Community and Economic Development; and establishing remedies and penalties.

Lieutenant Governor Guadagno Confirmed for DDIFO Conference

DDIFO continues to add exciting components to our lineup for the 2013 National Conference.  This week we confirmed that New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will address DDIFO attendees on Tuesday, September 17 at 11:00 AM.  Lt. Governor Guardano also serves the Garden State as its Secretary of State and leads the Christie administration’s efforts to revive economic…

New York Assesses Employers For Interest Owed to Feds

For the third consecutive year, the state of New York has assessed all employers within the Empire State $12.75 for each employee to pay the interest the state owes the federal government for payment of unemployment benefits.  The state’s unemployment fund has long been bankrupt necessitating the loan from the US Treasury.  In typical government fashion, the…

July 24th – Lt. Gov. Guadagno Confirmed for DDIFO Conference, Taxes, Hall of Fame Nominees, DBI Earnings

Lieutenant Governor Guadagno Confirmed for DDIFO Conference – DDIFO continues to add exciting components to our lineup for the 2013 National Conference.  This week we confirmed that New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will address DDIFO attendees on Tuesday, September 17 at 11:00 AM.  Lt. Governor Guardano also serves the Garden State as its Secretary of State and leads…

Governor Signs North Carolina Tax Overhaul

We advised last week that the NC legislature had passed a complete overhaul of their tax code.  This week, we can officially tell you that Governor Pat McCrory signed the bill into law this past Tuesday.  The new tax code provides an array of tax cuts for businesses and individual tax payers.

Virtually Touring Caesar’s: Nero’s Tuscan Steakhouse

Nero’s at Caesar’s Atlantic City offers oceanside dining in a magnificent old world setting.  Entrées feature Prime grade steaks and a fresh seafood selection you won’t find anywhere else.  Nero’s Steakhouse is an Atlantic City fine dining kitchen committed to promoting organic agriculture and supporting local growers and artisanal food producers whenever possible.

July 19th – Illinois & CFA, Trans-Fats, ADA Employer Mandate, Tax Code, Hall of Fame Nominations

Still Fighting In Illinois – Through our membership with the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), of which DDIFO is a founding member, we have signed on to an important amicus curiae brief filed with the Illinois Supreme Court in the case of Avon Hardware, et al v. Ace Hardware.  The case involves a disclaimer in the Ace…