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Franchise Compliance Guide: Laws + Agreements

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Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. What Does Franchise Compliance Even Mean? Federal Law Compliance.

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California Amends Franchise Law: What Restaurants Need to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 676 went into effect, significantly amending the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law. These provisions will apply to franchise agreements entered into, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2023. franchise disclosure documents.

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Restaurant Labor Laws Cheat Sheet: Seattle

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Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. At its peak, Seattle boasted an impressive 3,000 restaurant locations. Just here for an overview of Seattle’s Fair Work Week Law?

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The Six Most Common Franchise Problems (And How to Solve Them)

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Nearly 200,000 quick-serve restaurant establishments in the United States are not owned by the company whose name is on the building. At a glance, opening and operating a restaurant franchise seems like a near-perfect business decision. of weekly gross sales for franchise royalties and advertising.

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Franchising in the Metaverse: With Great Promise Comes Great Responsibility

Modern Restaurant Management

For businesses, and particularly franchise businesses, the metaverse presents some cutting-edge opportunities. This article takes a closer look at some of the risks associated with franchising in a virtual world and what businesses should be doing to prepare. But like most things, it's not without some pitfalls.

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Revealing Data: Minimum Wage, Closures, and Macroeconomic Trends

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Restaurant industry eyes have been fixed on the impact of the minimum wage law for fast-food workers in California. However, when they then reviewed closure data for states of a similar economic size (for example, Florida and New York, both of which had a minimum wage law increase on Jan.

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Franchising 101: Five Crucial Steps Before Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s been five years since you opened your first restaurant. One day someone approaches you about buying the right to open one of your restaurants in a nearby city. What does it really mean to franchise your restaurant? Franchising is a great way to grow a brand using other people’s capital.

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