For more than a year, the franchise business community and thousands of independent contractors, retailers, and small business owners have feared the creation of a new “joint employer” standard by the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). On Aug. 27, 2015, that nightmare became reality.

Franchise owners busy running businesses often struggle to locate funding options, but there are quick and simple alternatives that should be explored. 

Setting ground rules, documenting violations, using a formal discipline process and recognizing larger workplace issues can go a long way toward fixing issues with tardiness.

Two franchisees answer the question "What are the top three pain points in running your business?"

There are many threats facing the franchise industry today. One of the the IFA Supplier Forum's undertakings is to provide members with information to better understand these threats and provide the means to support the IFA’s drive to turn the legislative tide facing the industry.

The Obama Administration has steadily enhanced its enforcement of immigration-related employment discrimination, employers should pay close attention to these rules.

One of the hallmarks of a successful franchise organization is effective two-way communications between the franchisor and franchisees.  The concept is well-known but how do you achieve effective communications? 

It is incumbent upon franchisors to work with franchisees to pursue retention strategies that are right for their businesses and markets.

Before implementing a workplace restriction, review applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Franchise concepts come in all shapes and sizes. Some grow and succeed, some start and just drag slowly on, while others get moving and then fizzle. Just as there are a variety of concepts in the franchising business model, there are also a variety of reasons behind their success or demise.