Blue MauMau – by Jeffrey M. Goldstein, November 12th, 2018 Franchisors love rankings. Visit any well-known franchisor’s website, and you are bound to see a laundry list of rankings purporting to provide third-party validation of the franchisor’s superiority in its niche, if not in the franchise industry as a whole. Similarly, a Google search for […]
Franchise Owners Say Jack in the Box CEO Needs to Go, CMO Wanted
While there are no Jack in the Box outlets in Maine, it’s important that franchise owners are taking actions to advance their causes. Their strength comes from such a high percentage of outlets active as members of their association. Blue MauMau – by Don Sniegowski, October 9th, 2018 Franchise owners of Jack in the Box […]
Can Dickey’s BBQ Franchise Owners Survive? Franchisees Claim They Received Misleading Numbers
Franchise owners of Dickey’s BBQ are closing at an alarming rate. Why is this, and can a franchise owner really make a profit owning a Dickey’s BBQ? Despite this, up to now, the franchisor has continued to sell a high number of new franchises. Can they continue that pace and keep their financials strong? And, […]
Free MFOA Membership to all Maine Franchise Owners
Yes, it’s true. The Maine Franchise Owners Association (MFOA) is offering FREE* membership to all franchise owners in Maine. Why join MFOA? The Maine Franchise Owners Association (MFOA) is an independent organization of Franchise Owners in the State of Maine. It is a multi-brand and multi-industry association that is committed to helping franchise owners grow […]
NLRB Chairman Proposes Overhaul of Current Joint Employer Standard
Blue MauMau, by Janet Sparks, September 17th, 2018 Following the National Labor Relations Board administrative judge’s recent decision to reject McDonald’s proposed settlement to resolve all cases that called it a joint employer with its franchisees on labor law violations, the NLRB announced Thursday that it will overhaul the current joint-employer definition. Continue reading on […]
Is Dickey’s BBQ Franchising’s Next Quizno’s? 28% Systemwide Churn
It’s not easy to forget the Quizno’s saga. Once one of the darlings of the franchise industry, growing through franchising to nearly 5,000 locations, but today, just under 400 in the United States. Many franchisees lost everything (investments, savings, their home), and as stores closed, eventually the franchisor filed for bankruptcy protection. Yet, has the […]
Small Businesses Struggle while Midsize Firms Hire Away
This story highlights the critical labor shortage impacting many franchise owners. Blue MauMau – by Don Sniegowski, September 6th, 2018 Franchise establishments in the United States added a slightly better than average 20,700 jobs in August. Restaurant franchises and auto dealerships contributed most of the hiring with 12,200 and 7,300 jobs, according to ADP Research […]
The Franchise Industry, Heavily Regulated? – Shattering the Myth
All of us have heard the argument: franchises are in a heavily regulated industry. Really? This paper will attempt to briefly clarify what is specifically regulated, what isn’t, and is it enough considering those investing in a franchise not only risk their investment, but likely all their assets. We hear the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
DOL Exempts Franchisees from Joint-Employer in Healthcare Plans
Blue MauMau – by Janet Sparks, August 27th, 2018 Among other safeguards, the Department of Labor (DOL) has now issued a ruling that small business owners and franchisees who ban together to form groups under the Association Health Plan to provide low-cost healthcare to their employees will be exempt from joint-employer liability. Continue reading on […]
Restaurant Chains Hold while Independents Fold
Blue MauMau – by Don Sniegowski, August 30th, 2018 The economy may be booming but it is a tough time for restaurant owners — as a whole. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. grew in population in 2017. However, according to researcher the NPD Group, the number of restaurants in the United States […]