Written by Keith R. Miller All of us have heard the argument: franchises are in a heavily regulated industry. Really? This article 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 Franchise Industry, Heavily Regulated? – Shattering the MythRead More »
Written by Keith R. Miller Do franchise owners really own a business? That is a very important question. The franchise industry talks about franchise owners as independent business people, working for yourself, but not by yourself. But, what does ownership mean? Usually, if you own something, you have value, or equity, that you can sell. …
Getting the right CEO might not be easy without major concessions by ownership, including a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.By Jonathan Maze on May. 04, 2018 For the first time in its 50-year history, we don’t know who the next CEO of Subway will be. The Milford, Conn.-based sandwich giant is searching for a new chief …
Amid industry challenges, franchisees get serious about protecting their profits. By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2018 These days can’t be great if you’re a franchisee—not in the restaurant business, at least. Same-store sales and traffic have been weak for two years. Competition is intensifying. Labor costs are rising. Rent costs keep escalating. And some customers just …
Coalition of Franchisee Associations Elects New Officers Washington, D.C. (Jan. 18, 2018) – The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) Board of Directors has elected new officers. John Motta will serve as chairman of the CFA, Terry Hutchison as vice chairman, Connie Schmidt-Kirman as secretary, and Christy Williams will serve as treasurer. “I am excited to …
Coalition of Franchisee Associations Elects New OfficersRead More »
Posted Fri, 2018-01-19 02:50 by Keith Miller It has been my honor to serve as Chairman of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations for the past six years. I want to thank the Board of Directors for entrusting me with this responsibility, and for all their support, this is really a great group of leaders. Franchisees are …
Blue MauMau – Remember the Universal Franchisee Bill of RightsRead More »
By Caitlin Dewey December 28, 2017 Subway franchisee Keith Miller has signed onto a letter urging corporate leaders not to reinstate a promotion that cuts into his profits. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post) A Subway sandwich is far more than the sum of its fillings, franchisee Keith Miller says.Those ingredients cost roughly $2. Then he pays labor. …
By Candice Choi, The Associated Press Published 11:58 a.m. ET July 17, 2017 | Updated 2:45 p.m. ET July 17, 2017 Americans are eating at McDonald’s less often, a trend the fast-food chain is fighting to reverse when people have more eating options than ever before. CEO Steve Easterbrook thinks he has a plan that can help …
Subway looking to update stores’ not-so-fresh lookRead More »
Posted Tue, 2017-02-07 18:44 by Don Sniegowski Two Florida state Republican legislators, Senator Jack Latvala (District 16) and Representative Jason Brodeur (District 28), unveiled a bill today that is aimed at protecting franchise owners. Called the Protect Florida Small Business Act, state Senate Bill 750 aims to protect Florida franchise owners from capricious closings of their franchised businesses without cause …
Blue MauMau – CFA Supports Florida Protection Bill for Franchisees, IFA OpposesRead More »
by Guest Author KEITH MILLER Two Orlando residents are out $8 million after a large, out-of-state corporation forced their local businesses to shut down. The local entrepreneurs were originally enticed by the corporation to open 10 Mexican-themed fast food restaurants in the Orlando area. The California-based corporation used unrealistic sales projections and profit margins to convince …
SAINTPETERSBLOG – Keith Miller: Florida’s small businesses need protections in state lawRead More »
Written by: AAFD APRIL, 2017: SAN DIEGO, CA — The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) will honor Keith Miller, Chairman of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), and nationally recognized attorney Ronald K. Gardner Jr. with the Total Quality Franchising Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Franchising Community. These awards will be presented …
Jan 13, 2017 Press Release Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) introduced two bills to strengthen the ability of franchisees to succeed as business owners. The Fair Franchise Act of 2017 (H.R. 470) and the Small Business Administration(SBA) Franchise Loan Transparency Act (H.R. 471) ensure franchisees receive accurate financial information prior to buying a business and sign agreements that enhance their …
Rep. Ellison Introduces Bills to Improve the Franchise SystemRead More »
By Matt Ellis Published March 9, 2016 For four years – between 2011 and 2015 – a group of business owners representing the biggest names in franchising joined with a team of lawyers and consultants to amend the California franchise law and level the playing field in a sector of the U.S. economy responsible for nearly $500 …
12 Apr, 2015 0 GREENGROUP CALIFORNIA , FRANCHISE , LAWMAKERS , RELATIONS BILL California lawmakers have reintroduced legislation designed to protect franchise operators from what some describe as predatory practices by franchisors. Assembly bill 525, introduced April 6, is a modified version of Senate Bill 610, which was approved by state lawmakers in August 2014 but was VETOED BY GOV. JERRY BROWN. The bill attempted …
CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS BRING BACK FRANCHISE RELATIONS BILLRead More »
(UnhappyFranchisee.Com) Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) Chairman Keith Miller testified November 19, 2013 in favor of the Pennsylvania’s proposed Responsible Franchise Practices Bill, HB 1620. Championed by former Quiznos franchise owner & PA Representative Peter Daley (D), HB 1620 aims to protect franchisees from “fraudulent or unfair practices in the sale or operation of franchised businesses.” …
PA HB 1620 Franchise Practices Bill: CFA Chairman Keith Miller Testifies (Video)Read More »