Speaking of the CFA and the benefits we derive as a member organization (actually a founding member organization) reminds me that it’s not too early to begin planning to attend the CFA Day Forum in Washington DC, March 24 & 25. The CFA Day Forum is a great opportunity for you to get to the…
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Last night, by a vote of 23 – 9, the California State Senate approved SB 610, the California Fair Franchising bill, and sent it along to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature. Again, this is a significant victory for the franchisee community nationally as it underscores the need for legislatures across the country to start…
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Late yesterday afternoon, the California Assembly gave final approval to the California Fair Franchising legislation by a vote of 41 – 27! This is a significant victory for the franchisee community across the country. The win, coming in the face of significant resources being poured into its defeat by the IFA and other organizations reinforces the importance of continuing…
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The Washington DC-based Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) recently announced the creation of the CFA State Congress, an undertaking to help identify franchisee leaders in states across the country who would be willing to take a leadership role in helping the franchisee community organize and advocate for more fair franchising rights in states across the…
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As a lifelong baseball fan, it was a thrill to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th homerun, which broke the longtime record set by the immortal Babe Ruth. 1974 marked Aaron’s 20th season in the big leagues. It was also the year after Major League Baseball introduced the designated hitter (DH) rule in…
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The annual CFA Forum and Lobby Day in Washington DC is an excellent opportunity for members to speak with their Senators and Representatives in Congress and advise them of the issues and concerns of the franchising community. The event will be held on May 6 and 7 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington,…
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We advised a few weeks ago that there were franchisees with a number of different brands looking to meet with other franchisees in both North Carolina and New Jersey in order to network and possibly discuss issues of mutual interest. We have heard from several of you interested in participating and wanted to make sure…
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Speaking of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), their annual CFA Forum and Lobby Day in Washington DC has been scheduled and registration is now open. CFA Lobby Day presents an exceptional opportunity for members to speak with their Senators and Representatives in Congress and advise them of the issues and concerns of the franchising…
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We want to remind you one last time of the Coalition of Franchisee Association (CFA) Webinar, CFAVotes – Navigating The Only Legislative Website For Franchisees to be held one week from today on January 24 at 11:00 AM ET. The CFAVotes website is becoming increasingly important as DDIFO, CFA and other franchisee associations become more…
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We again remind our members and other Dunkin’ franchisees that the $5.7 Billion settlement between VISA and MasterCard and a number of merchant and trade organizations has been finalized by the US District Court. The settlement stems from a 2005 class action lawsuit against the credit card giants on behalf of merchants regarding non-negotiable credit…
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