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Senator Cortez Masto (NV) Sends Letter to FTC Concerning Covid-19 Issues

May 1, 2020 By admin

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.

Filed Under: Fair Franchising, Featured, Franchising, Franchising in Maine, Transparency Tagged With: Fair Franchising, Federal Trade Commission, franchised business, franchisees, franchising, FTC

The Franchise Industry, Heavily Regulated? – Shattering the Myth

September 3, 2018 By admin

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) […]

Filed Under: Fair Franchising, Featured Tagged With: Fair Franchising, Federal Trade Commission, Franchise, Franchisee, franchising, FTC

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Recent Posts

  • FTC Commissioner Chopra Talks Franchise Issues on CNBC September 25, 2020
  • Schakowsky, Scanlon, Jayapal Send Letter to FTC September 25, 2020
  • Senator Cortez Masto (NV) Sends Letter to FTC Concerning Covid-19 Issues May 1, 2020
  • Keith Miller Testifies in Oregon, House Interim Committee On Business and Labor December 1, 2019
  • 2019 Dickey’s BBQ Update October 2, 2019
  • Senator Cortez Masto Introduces SBA Franchise Loan Transparency Act July 31, 2019
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