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July 25, 2011
Taxing questions
Franchisors want Supreme Court to weigh in on case involving nexus, states’ rights
May 2, 2011
IFA summit examines ways for operators to obtain credit, create jobs
200 business owners, lenders and policymakers discussed frustrations of franchising
March 7, 2011
Having Words with Charles J. Melancon
The International Franchise Association in February appointed former Rep. Charles J. Melancon as its senior vice president of government relations and public policy. He talked with NRN during the IFA’s 51st convention last month in Las Vegas.

August 23, 2010
Ailing franchises need a checkup

Even in the best of times, franchisors have little insight into how well or how poorly their franchisees are doing. But in a downturn, the risks of working in the dark are multiplied. 


July 12, 2010
Operators test out potential franchisees with hands-on internships
Chicago homebuilder Andrew “Drew” Ferris traded in his tool belt for an apron to become a franchisee of Moe’s Southwest Grill, but before signing a deal, he invested a little sweat equity in the brand.

February 4, 2010
Huddle House lowers franchise fees
ATLANTA Huddle House Inc. has lowered its franchise fees and cut royalty rates to encourage...
January 20, 2010
Top franchise legal decisions to watch
ATLANTA Decisions in franchise-related law in 2009 produced new frameworks under which franchisors and franchisees...
October 11, 2009
Pizza Inn renews franchisee incentives
THE COLONY Texas Amid a growing number of franchisee-incentive programs in the pizza segment, Pizza...
September 6, 2009
Franchising sees fresh interest from eager operators, investors
Franchising inquiries have increased, so Scott Hinshaw, executive vice president of franchise operations and development...
July 27, 2009
Capriotti's hires McAlister's vet Walls as COO
LAS VEGAS Former McAlister’s Deli executive Patrick Walls has been named chief operating officer and...
April 19, 2009
Having words with Robert Zarco, founding partner, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito P.A.
Robert Zarco, founding partner of the law firm Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito P.A. in...
January 25, 2009
Focus on new franchisees
A mid the deepest economic slowdown since the Great Depression, restaurant franchisors are enhancing or...
October 26, 2008
Domino’s move to thaw credit freeze via loans to franchisees portends trend
Franchisees seeking growth capital from lenders may see new faces across the negotiation table: their...
October 19, 2008
As credit tightens, qualified franchisees can still find financing
Despite the quagmire in commercial lending making access to credit difficult, financing remains available for...
August 17, 2008
Veteran franchisees well-positioned to add formerly corporate units
It’s a buyers’ market out there for well-capitalized and experienced franchisees looking to increase the...
June 15, 2008
Franchisee groups find strength in numbers on a national level
Frank J. Capaldo is chairman of the newly formed Coalition of Franchise Associations in Washington,...
June 8, 2008
Franchisors waive fees, use other lures amid financing lag, battle for operators
Franchisors of some quick-service concepts that boast low start-up costs say they are seeing no...
April 20, 2008
Franchise lawyer: Federal rule changes good for both sides
On July 1 the world of restaurant franchising will change in a big way. That’s...
March 9, 2008
The seven habits of effective franchise operations provide fair fiscal framework for business partners
Franchising is a business that is separate and distinct from the concept that resides at...
March 2, 2008
First-time franchisors undaunted by recession fears
Foodservice franchising is losing some of its sizzle, according to recent research that shows fewer...
February 24, 2008
Franchisors alter recruiting, target high-income, low-risk franchisees
For decades restaurant franchisors have offered an open door and a hearty handshake to small-business...
February 17, 2008
‘Franchising guru’ Kestenbaum: Businesses grow when franchisees are making money consistently
Known for keeping his franchisor clients out of legal trouble, attorney Harold Kestenbaum says those...
January 27, 2008
The NRN 50: Super model
Despite the well-publicized slips and falls his company has experienced, Shakey’s Pizza operator Chuck Wilburn...
January 20, 2008
IFA’s Shay: Franchises to face many challenges in ’08
Matt Shay has been president of the International Franchise Association since 2005, but his tenure...
November 25, 2007
The real price of rising costs
When Darryl Thompson opened his first Taco Del Mar franchise unit in the Fort Worth,...
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