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BY Kate Taylor
The franchise industry created over 15,000 new jobs in September, according to the ADP National Franchise Report. By the Numbers: A Look at the Franchise Economy (Infographic)
BY Kate Taylor
This nifty infographic breaks down the state of the franchise economy in terms of jobs, growth, policy and what to expect in the coming year. Franchises Criticize War on Styrofoam as Expensive, Unproductive
BY Kate Taylor
Portland, Maine, joins the list of cities mulling a ban on polystyrene - a move that small-business owners and franchisees say will unfairly increase costs. Franchise Sector Seen Growing Faster Than Broader Economy; Health Care, Regulation Top Franchisee Concerns
BY Kate Taylor
While the franchise sector is forecast to grow faster than the broader economy, franchisees are concerned by increasing government regulations and pessimistic about the future of small business. Taxes, Healthcare and Immigration: Preview of the 2013 IFA Public Affairs Conference
BY Kate Taylor
A look at how the International Franchise Association plans to advocate for the franchise industry's interests in Washington. Businesses Have Additional Year Before Facing Obamacare Penalty Fees
BY Catherine Clifford
The Obama Administration announces that it will delay the health-reform fines for businesses with 50 or more employees until 2015.Report: Franchise Jobs Grow at Twice U.S. Rate
BY Catherine Clifford
A new report today from ADP and Moody's shows the franchise industry added nearly 20,000 jobs in May. Lending to Franchises Reaches the Highest Level Since the Recession
BY Catherine Clifford
Banks are expected to make $23.9 billion available to franchise businesses this year, according to a new report by the International Franchise Association. Catch Me a Catch: Franchise Industry, Shopping Centers Play Matchmaker
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Move over, eHarmony, JDate and ChristianMingle. There's a new player in the online matchmaking space. Back to Civilian Life, Veterans Try Franchises
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Last Veteran's Day, the franchise industry announced a new program for returning soldiers. We catch up on its progress. Small-Business Lending: Getting Better, Still Not Great
BY Catherine Clifford
Small-business lending has been showing signs of life, albeit not the activity seen before the recession.