Today’s issue of the Nation’s Restaurant News has a good article that, while written for companies in the food industry, is equally applicable to virtually any type of business. The basic thrust of the article is that a business should work to respond quickly to comments made on its Facebook wall. In the estimation of many industry insiders, reaction time is absolutely critical when a fan posts on a wall.
Category: The Business of Franchising
Good Story On How Changing Labor Laws Are Affecting Franchising
Following the continuing story of how, and where, franchises are being viewed as akin to employer / employee relationships, yesterday’s issue of the Convenience Store News has an interesting article on how convenience stores in particular are being affected by this trend.
Are You Ready To Franchise? New Article On AmEx Open Forum
There’s a great new article by Katie Morell posted today on AmEx Open Forum. The article discusses the key considerations for entrepreneurs who are thinking about franchising their business. Of course, I am a little biased as I’m quoted extensively in the article.
Small Business Lending On The Rise
As we supposedly continue our economic recovery, the number one issue facing franchise systems and other small businesses is the lack of access to credit.
Are You In Compliance With Franchise Advertising Filing Laws?
One of the areas of franchise law that is often misunderstood by new and emerging franchisors is state advertising filing requirements. This article is a summary of how a franchisor can comply with franchise advertising filing laws.
Should You Use State-Specific Franchise Disclosure Documents?
Some franchisors continue to use a different Franchise Disclosure Document for each state that has a franchise or registration law. This approach increases the administrative burden on franchisors, as well as the risk of unintentional violation of a state’s franchise law where more than one state law applies to a transaction.
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