Don Avena is making his franchise accessible to kids with autism, and hopes his efforts are already making a difference beyond his haircut salon. 

Fix joint employer, avoid restrictions on franchise agreements and non-competes, apply new wages fairly, revise the tax code, establish a market-based health care system, increase access to credit and hire more veterans. Those seven initiatives will lead to additional business growth for the 733,000 existing franchise establishments and the creation of many more new locations that directly support more than 7.6 million jobs in the U.S. For those of us in franchising, sounds simple enough, right?

Nine states have enacted joint employer bills and 10 states are examining the issue in 2017.

Understanding the changing dynamics facing capital providers is more important now as growing uncertainties and risks combine to put pressure on continued franchise capital access.

Franchising in Australia continues to face challenges, but brands have learned that providing better information helps recruitment and improves capital access for franchisees.

The best way to avoid litigation is to make exemplary performance a central goal of your system. 

New small-business health reimbursement rules provide a great opportunity to employers with fewer than 50 employees, who do not or are unable to offer group health insurance, to assist employees with rising medical costs.

Taco John’s franchisee Tamra Kennedy started out as a secretary at a local fast-food restaurant and worked her way up to owning multiple units.

The heart of marketing is clear, consistent, and effective brand communication.

A company culture that is predicated upon solution management will continue to thrive and generate unity by adapting and preparing for change.