Preventable Consequences.
The Federal Trade Commission has obtained a landmark $17 million settlement against Xponential Fitness, a franchisor operating popular fitness brands including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, YogaSix, StretchLab, and BFT. This enforcement action underscores the critical importance of compliance
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently withdrew the Biden-era 2023 joint employer rule and formally confirmed that its 2020 standard remains on the books. The Feb. 26, 2026 announcement made some headlines, but needs some context.
The development that
Companies with strong brands, like franchise companies, are often seen as excellent investment vehicles. Because these brands have recurring revenue and can be “asset-light,” the revenue stream is considered an annuity.
Their value is assessed as a multiple of the
By Sarah Rozek
The U.S. franchise sector is a cornerstone of the American economy, supporting over 800,000 small businesses, millions of jobs, and generating approximately $896 billion in annual economic output. However, the industry has faced significant uncertainty in recent
Patience is good advice as demonstrated by the case of Subway Developments 2000 v. Subway Franchise Systems of Canada, (S.D.N.Y. Jun. 9, 2025) 2025 WL 163602. This analysis was first published in the Legal Intelligencer by Craig Tractenberg.
The U.S. District Court
Last month, Franchise Times held its annual “Dealmakers Week” where it offers a series of webinars with top franchise dealmakers to discuss the year’s biggest franchise deals and industry trends. The week included a discussion on how to
If you think franchise compliance is just a box to check, think again. As part of my presentation on Annual Developments in Franchise Law at the most recent ABA Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting, I did a deep dive
Tariffs may seem like a headline reserved for economists and politicians, but at last week’s International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium in Washington D.C., they were front and center in nearly every room. From breakout panels to sidebar conversations,
A positive development for franchise systems seeking to streamline the SBA loan approval process for their franchisees is coming this summer. The new version of the SBA Loan Origination Policies and Procedures for Lender and Development Company Loan Programs will
Today is Day 1 of Franchise Times Dealmakers Week. The webinar series is serving up a week of can’t-miss conversations with top franchise leaders who are building platforms, scaling brands, and reshaping the future of franchising. As a transactional
