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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA... more +
The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -
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Franchisors, Take Notes: New Developments and Compliance Process for the 2025 SBA Franchise Director

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The SBA Franchise Directory is officially back online from June 1, 2025, and with it comes a series of critical updates for franchisors and franchisees discussed in the virtual briefing led by Stephen Olear, Senior Franchise...more

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The SBA Franchise Directory is Back

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The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has reinstated its SBA Franchise Directory after a two-year hiatus. Widely hailed as a valuable resource by stakeholders, the SBA Franchise Directory is a list of franchisors...more

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The FTC Initiates Rare Enforcement Action in Case Against Franchisor Burgerim

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The FTC filed suit against California fast food franchisor Burgerim in early February. The case is the FTC’s first major enforcement action against a franchisor in about a decade....more

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Only YOU Can Prevent Franchise Fraud

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The slogan of Smokey the Bear is that “Only you can prevent forest fires.” This may also be true of franchise professionals when it comes to egregious franchise fraud. The good news is that our profession is stepping up and...more

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