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SBA Franchise Directory Reinstated, Easing Loan Access for Franchisees

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Effective June 1, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will reinstate its Franchise Directory, a critical development for franchise systems and franchisees seeking SBA financing. Originally launched in 2018 and...more

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Client Alert: Franchise Sales Likely to Get New Level of Regulation Over Third-Party Sellers

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A bill passed by the California Senate on May 22, 2024, Senate Bill No. 919 (“Bill 919”), will address a gap in the regulation of franchise sales – namely, a lack of transparency regarding the role and background of...more

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Seventh Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Anti-Poaching Class Action Against McDonald’s

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In an important case of first impression that drew amicus participation from the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the International Franchise Association, the Seventh Circuit reversed a judgment in...more

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California Undesirable for Franchising?

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JUNE 29th STATE SENATE HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED NEW LAW (June 22nd hearing postponed to June 29th. See http://sbp.senate.ca.gov/agenda) - On May 14, 2015, the California state assembly passed AB 525, and on June...more

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