The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) has formally petitioned the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to initiate an investigation into the franchise industry. In particular, the petition urges that the agency investigate 9 franchise brands in particular, including 7-Eleven, Subway, UPS Stores, IHG Hotels, Choice Hotels, Experimax/Experimac, Supercuts, Massage Envy and Dickey’s…
Read More »The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently undertaking a formal review of the Franchise Rule, which you may recall, requires franchisors to publish a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) designed to provide material information to assist prospective franchisees in their decision whether or not to purchase the franchise. In its review, the FTC is looking at…
Read More »The next issue of Independent Joe magazine is at the printer’s and should be in your mailboxes next week. In addition to our regular article on What’s Brewing, Independent Joe #57 will also include a preview on the 2019 DDIFO National Conference at Foxwoods Resort Hotel and Casino as well as a detailed look at…
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