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How to Protect Your Business If the Expanded Joint Employer Rule Comes Back: 'This Is Going to End Up at the Supreme Court'
Although the expanded Joint Employer Rule appears to be dead, it could still be legally resurrected. Here's how to protect your business.
These Are the Most Diverse and Equitable Franchises in 2024
If you're looking for a diverse franchise family, these brands are a great place to start.
After Decades of Hard Work, This Couple Is Living the Entrepreneurial Dream. Here's How They Achieved Generational Wealth.
Nadine and James Middleton's journey shows what can happen when hard-working people are matched with the right franchise.
He Began Selling Insurance to the Hispanic Community in the 1970s. Now His Family Owns a National Franchise With a Smart Strategy.
"The evolution of the immigrant community has changed everything."
She Worked Hard to Become An Engineer, and Didn't Want Her Degree to Go to Waste. Then She Found a Franchise That Was the Best of Both Worlds.
Kayla Opperman was the first Snapology franchisee in Colorado, and now she owns five locations.
Thinking of Franchising Your Business? This Franchise Consultant Shares His Most Essential Advice After 20 Years in The Industry
Franchising is a significant commitment and one that a business owner should investigate thoroughly, starting with some self-examination, some business analysis, and the guidance of seasoned, professional franchising advisors.