Thank you Franchise Times and Beth Ewen for the article and the quotes. It’s time the Federal Trade Commission takes a serious look at the franchise industry, not just the current Franchise Rule, but the ongoing relationship period. Government oversight is often needed to protect fair and free markets. See full article here.
The Hill, By Lexi Lonas – 09/29/21 10:19 AM EDT The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF), along with another group, is calling for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the convenience store giant and several other companies due to their franchising practices. The NCASEF, with Franchisee Advocacy Consulting, filed the petition with …
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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.
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. …
Roll Call, By Jim Saksa, Posted July 1, 2020 at 6:56pm Roll Call article that includes my quotes on PPP and the need for additional PPP. Article can be found here. Additional comments: Franchised industries such as lodging, personal care, fitness, restaurants and bars, and others have been severely impacted, and many need immediate help past …
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