Franchising News

Franchising is ever-changing. Our experts cover and break down the latest franchising news, including laws and bills that impact franchisors and franchisees, recent mergers and acquisitions, plus today’s most important issues for franchising.

Company helps employers combat Covid test shortage

Mary Vinnedge January 7, 2022

With rising Omicron cases, employers have been losing time and manpower in search of Covid test kits. One supply company

Franchising is About to Have a Shaq Attack

Haley Cafarella January 6, 2022

The International Franchise Association (IFA) Announces Shaquille O’Neal as Guest Speaker at the IFA 2022 Annual Convention NBA legend Shaquille

Umbrella Companies, PE Fatten up With Franchise Acquisitions

Mary Vinnedge January 3, 2022

Are umbrella franchisors the next big thing? A look at pros and cons of umbrella-owned franchises plus 2021 news Many

How Will Franchising Manage the Threat of Covid-19?

Jill Abrahamsen December 31, 2021

With virtual conferences and discovery days, the franchise community can keep business moving Just when we thought things were returning

What are Franchise Trends for 2022?

Chris Conner December 29, 2021

A new and exciting group of emerging franchise opportunities are charging into 2022 full force The franchise market is such

FAT Brands Inc. a huge mover and shaker in 2021

Mary Vinnedge December 28, 2021

The umbrella franchisor expanded this year with purchases including Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Round Table Pizza, Marble Slab Creamery Seems like

10 of the Most Promising Jobs in Franchising

Jill Abrahamsen December 27, 2021

With Franchising, You Can Have a Job you Love If you talk to most people who work in franchising, they

Steve Easterbrook Forfeits $105 Million Severance Package

Mary Vinnedge December 26, 2021

Settlement ends McDonald’s lawsuit over Easterbrook’s sexual improprieties Former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook gave back $105 million-plus in compensation and

Franchise YoungConference 2022 Promises Innovation and Solutions

Haley Cafarella December 24, 2021

YoungCon Will Offer Strategies in Franchise Development, Digital Marketing and Business Technologies The Franchise YoungConference, also known as YoungCon, is

Outdoor Living Brands adds Superior Fence & Rail to its portfolio

Mary Vinnedge December 22, 2021

Acquisition broadens the company’s outdoor services offerings Outdoor Living Brands, which franchises residential and commercial outdoor living services, has acquired