Last week, the International Franchise Association’s Franchise Congress conducted a number of meetings with lawmakers in Massachusetts to discuss legislation that would clearly state that franchisees are independent contractors, and not employees.
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Another Franchisor Faces Lawsuit Alleging That Its Franchisees Are Actually Employees
A recent California court decision rejects the contention by franchisees, who sued their franchisor, that the arbitration provision in their franchise agreement should not be enforced because it is unfair and unconscionable.
Awuah v. Coverall: What If I Didn’t Know About The Mandatory Arbitration Provision In My Franchise Agreement?
A new ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Awuah v. Coverall case is yet the latest in a string of recent court decisions that confirm the strength and enforceability of arbitration clauses in franchise agreements.
Changing With The Times: “The Artist” And Franchise System Evolution
The movie “The Artist” is an excellent illustration of how changing times and changing customer demand can leave behind those who refuse to change with them. Those companies that don’t see / don’t understand the way public tastes are changing, and those that simply refuse to evolve themselves to respond to these changes are at risk of losing business or being left behind.
Who Decides Arbitrability: The Court Or The Arbitrator?
A recent Maryland court decision in a franchise dispute demonstrates the importance of a carefully-drafted arbitration clause.
Hurricane Sandy Opportunism Illustrates Potential Public Relations Problem For Franchisors
Opportunistic behavior by franchisees, who use a natural disaster to unethically profit from a tragedy, can cause significant harm to a franchise system and its brand. A story of a motel franchisee charging rates that are 620% above its normal seasonal rates after Hurricane Sandy illustrates the public relations issue and the importance of dealing with such problems quickly and decisively.
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