Congratulations to my franchisor client, Home Care Assistance 1-866-4-LiveIn, which recently had an article published in Forbes regarding its young executive team.
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Speaking At Denver Franchise Show This Weekend
This weekend (September 29 and 30) I am speaking at the National Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo at the Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
Nevada Declares September 1st Franchise Appreciation Day
In a Proclamation, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has declared September 1, 2012 as “Franchise Appreciation Day in Nevada.” In so doing, Nevada has become the first State to officially recognize franchised businesses and the positive effects they have on our community.
Business Lessons Learned From “The Dark Knight Rises”
In “The Dark Knight Rises,” Bruce Wayne / Batman learns a valuable lesson about how dangerous complacency can be, as he is completely unprepared for the threat that is Bane. The lesson learned by Wayne is one that applies equally to franchise systems and other businesses: overconfidence and complacency can be hazardous to the long-term survival of the system.
Flap Over Chick-Fil-A Stance Highlights Risk For Franchise Systems
The recent comments by Dan Cathy, the President of Chick-Fil-A, about the legal definition of marriage, has created controversy. The Chick-Fil-A situation presents a good learning opportunity for franchisors and franchisees who need to understand the risks and potential fallout that can result from taking sides in hot-button political issues.
FTC Announces Revised Monetary Exemptions Under The Franchise Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (the “Commission”) recently announced an amendment to its “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising” (16 C.F.R. Part 436) (the “Franchise Rule”) revising the monetary limits for three of the listed exemptions.
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