McDonald’s Labor Warning Raises Alarm, Franchise Group Says Change Would Be ‘Unprecedented’

A National Labor Relations Board memo this week has drawn strong concern and criticism as it warned that McDonald’s could be legally liable as a “joint employer” along with its franchisees for employment practices.  Media coverage sounded alarms that such a change would redefine the basic franchise business model, and that it could have a “massive ripple

New Options Emerge For Small-Business Loans

While lending to large businesses are on the rise, bank loans to small businesses have actually declined year over year. But Inc. magazine sees silver lining in that cloud, pointing out that Internet tech is providing a range of new non-bank lending for small businesses – read more at Inc.

Franchises Add 17k Jobs In July

Franchises hired another 17,010 workers in July, according to the ADP National Franchise Report. That’s about half of June’s increase, but consistent with lower hiring by all U.S. small businesses. “Franchise job growth slowed significantly in July,” said Ahu Yildirmaz, vice president and head of the ADP Research Institute. “Since many franchise businesses fall into

Jamba, Dunkin’ Launch Franchise Expansion Efforts

Jamba Juice is focusing on several East Coast markets to kick off a franchise expansion plan in August, with hopes to add 500 franchise units over the next 5 years. Recruitment efforts are starting in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Manhattan, Northern New Jersey, and Raleigh/Durham, as well as Dallas to the south – press release Dunkin’

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