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DOL Announces Minimum Wage Rate Change for Federal Contractors The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued a notice setting a new minimum wage rate of $13.65 per hour for workers performing work on or in...more
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more
Understanding joint employer liability is critical for companies in the franchise sector, as it directly impacts risk management and compliance. If the American Franchise Act (AFA) were enacted, it would provide significant...more
Main Post Partners has announced its acquisition of HomeWell Care Services. HomeWell, founded in 2002 and based in Burkburnett, Texas, is a franchise home care provider with more than 100 franchise owners across the...more
New Jersey federal court denied a Super 8 franchisee’s motion to dismiss, holding that venue in the District of New Jersey was proper and that the plaintiff’s Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) claims...more
A federal district court in Puerto Rico recently granted a franchisee’s request for a temporary restraining order under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA), preventing its franchisor from terminating or selling the...more
In January 2026, a Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, Minnesota, allegedly and repeatedly refused service to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, canceling their reservations and allegedly asking them by...more
A productive franchise relationship encompasses various elements that both the franchisor and franchisee must consider and balance. This intricate connection of contractual obligations, financial commitments, and...more
The federal district court in Michigan granted a motion to stay the franchisee’s case pending resolution of an arbitration between the franchisee and Spray Foam Genie International (“SFGI”), a spray foam insulation business...more
Saskatchewan will begin to enforce its Franchise Disclosure Act (the Act) and accompanying regulations (Regulations) on June 30, 2026. The Act and Regulations mark Saskatchewan’s foray into franchise regulation, joining six...more
While the saying “the more the merrier” is not usually associated with franchising, the rise of purchases of multi-unit franchises in the United States makes it more relevant than ever....more
A lawyer for whom I have mediated has a favorite expression: “What you see depends on where you sit.” In the past six to seven years, I’ve sat in and mediated 250+ mediations, virtually all involving disputes over franchise...more
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....more
A bill pending before the U.S. House of Representatives, if signed into law, would finally establish clarity on how and when employer responsibility is shared by franchisors and franchisees under the National Labor Relations...more
A recent federal court decision underscores courts’ willingness to enforce clear language in franchise agreements imposing reasonable post-termination obligations on franchisees held to be in breach....more
A federal court recently granted a third-party supplier’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s lawsuit, holding that the franchisee was not an intended third-party beneficiary of the contract between the supplier and the...more
On September 10, 2025, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01), together with Democrat co-lead Representative Don Davis (NC-01), introduced the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267, hereinafter “AFA”). The AFA is designed to provide...more
Restaurant brands—especially franchises—already possess a critical ingredient for licensing success: consumer recognition for quality food. Yet many have not extended their brands into retail or non-traditional formats, even...more
A state appellate court in Texas affirmed a take-nothing judgment in favor of Jack in the Box, rejecting a bankruptcy trustee’s claims for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and...more
Welcome to the latest edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and...more
A state appellate court in Michigan affirmed in part and reversed in part a trial court’s decision compelling arbitration and denying a motion to rescind two contracts related to a failed effort to establish a franchise...more
Your glamorous branded residence deal could accidentally strip a luxury brand naked — legally speaking. In trademark law, naked licensing happens when a brand lets someone use its name but fails to control how it’s used. No...more
The 2026 franchise renewal season is already shaping up to be anything but routine. Evolving state examiner focus, regulatory changes and NASAA updates are altering the playbook for franchisors — impacting how franchise...more
On October 8, Maryland Securities Commissioner Melanie Senter Lubin announced a Fast-Track Program, launching January 1, to expedite franchise renewal registrations. The program will benefit franchisors, franchisees, and the...more
In La Quinta Franchising LLC v. Shin Hosp., Inc., 2025 WL 2751542 (D.N.J. Sept. 29, 2025), the franchisor brought claims for breach of a Franchise Agreement and liquidated damages against Shin Hospitality, Inc., Percy...more