Bouncing Back: A List of Statewide Return to Work Protocols

Government officials across the country are easing up, or preparing to ease up, on the stringent business closures and stay at home orders that helped the nation successfully slow the spread of COVID-19. Each jurisdiction will emerge from this collective state of suspended animation by implementing different measures, and on different timetables.
Franchise Economy

This Won’t Hurt a Bit: Employee Temperature and Health Screenings – A List of Statewide Orders, as of May 3, 2020

Governors and public health officials across the country have implemented stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19, such as stay at home and face covering mandates. Some jurisdictions also require employers to screen the health of employees, often as they begin a shift. These health screening steps, including temperature checks, may become more common as states begin to reopen their economies.
Franchise Economy

Local Marketing Solutions Group, Inc. Taps Top Franchise Veteran Tom Baber to Lead Newly Acquired Iconic Marketing Brand Money Mailer

Local Marketing Solutions Group, Inc. (LMSG) President and CEO Al Croke announced today the acquisition of the assets of direct marketing company Money Mailer, based in Cypress, CA. LMSG named long-time franchise-operator and board advisor Tom Baber as an investor and company CEO to lead the company on a purpose-driven mission to enable Money Mailer franchisees to help Main Street small and medium businesses quickly recover and thrive in the post COVID-19 economy.
People, News & Events

IFA: 89% OF FRANCHISE OWNERS HAVEN’T RECEIVED PPP FUNDING

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the results of a survey of franchise owners on the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. “These results show that small business owners need additional PPP funding as quickly as possible,” said Matt Haller, IFA Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs.
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