Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rohit Chopra was interviewed on CNBC on September 25, 2020, where he discussed his thoughts on the franchise industry. You can find the CBNC interview can be found here.
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Schakowsky, Scanlon, Jayapal Send Letter to FTC
United States Representatives Jan Schakowsky, Mary Gay Scanlon, and Pramila Jayapal sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission concerning unfair and deceptive digital delivery food practices that hurt small business restaurants. In addition, and most important to the franchise industry, the letter also called out the franchisor/franchisee relationship for being “underinvestigated” by the FTC. […]
Senator Cortez Masto (NV) Sends Letter to FTC Concerning Covid-19 Issues
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) has once again supported protections for franchisees by sending a letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing her concerns with disclosure and franchisor behavior in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The press release and letter can be found here.
Keith Miller Testifies in Oregon, House Interim Committee On Business and Labor
On November 18, 2019, Keith Miller testified at an information hearing at the Oregon Capitol on the franchise industry, held by the House Interim Committee On Business and Labor. The entire hearing can be seen here. Mr. Miller’s section starts at 6:00. This is an example of testimony and education needed in every state, including […]
2019 Dickey’s BBQ Update
Despite Churn, Franchises Continue to Sell Once again, I am reporting on the very high churn rate for Dickey’s BBQ, yet the brand continues to sell a high number of franchises. Why? Do prospective franchisees not understand the numbers in the Franchise Disclosure Document? And, why is the government continuing to guarantee loans to a […]
Senator Cortez Masto Introduces SBA Franchise Loan Transparency Act
Today, July 31, 2019, Senator Cortez Masto (NV) introduced S.2383, The Small Business Administration Franchise Loan Transparency Act of 2019. MFOA would like to personally thank the Senator and her staff for their efforts to protect franchisee interests. You can read her press release here. For Keith Miller’s testimony in advance of this legislation being […]
Franchised Units in Maine (2014)
Franchised Units By City (2014)
