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Senator Cortez Masto (NV) Sends Letter to FTC Concerning Covid-19 Issues

May 1, 2020 By admin

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) has once again supported protections for franchisees by sending a letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing her concerns with disclosure and franchisor behavior in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The press release and letter can be found here.

Filed Under: Fair Franchising, Featured, Franchising, Franchising in Maine, Transparency Tagged With: Fair Franchising, Federal Trade Commission, franchised business, franchisees, franchising, FTC

2019 Dickey’s BBQ Update

October 2, 2019 By admin

Despite Churn, Franchises Continue to Sell Once again, I am reporting on the very high churn rate for Dickey’s BBQ, yet the brand continues to sell a high number of franchises.  Why?  Do prospective franchisees not understand the numbers in the Franchise Disclosure Document?  And, why is the government continuing to guarantee loans to a […]

Filed Under: Failed Franchising, Fair Franchising, Featured, Franchise Economics, Franchising, Government Relations, SBA Loans, Transparency Tagged With: Fair Franchising, franchise finance, franchise owners, franchisees, franchising, SBA, SBA Backed Loan

Senator Cortez Masto Introduces SBA Franchise Loan Transparency Act

July 31, 2019 By admin

Today, July 31, 2019, Senator Cortez Masto (NV) introduced S.2383, The Small Business Administration Franchise Loan Transparency Act of 2019.  MFOA would like to personally thank the Senator and her staff for their efforts to protect franchisee interests. You can read her press release here. For Keith Miller’s testimony in advance of this legislation being […]

Filed Under: Fair Franchising, Featured, Franchising, Franchising in Maine, SBA Loans, Transparency

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Recent Posts

  • FTC Commissioner Chopra Talks Franchise Issues on CNBC September 25, 2020
  • Schakowsky, Scanlon, Jayapal Send Letter to FTC September 25, 2020
  • Senator Cortez Masto (NV) Sends Letter to FTC Concerning Covid-19 Issues May 1, 2020
  • Keith Miller Testifies in Oregon, House Interim Committee On Business and Labor December 1, 2019
  • 2019 Dickey’s BBQ Update October 2, 2019
  • Senator Cortez Masto Introduces SBA Franchise Loan Transparency Act July 31, 2019
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