Franchising in America is getting a facelift, and it is happening one state at a time. For years, franchising followed a predictable federal roadmap under the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) […] ...

Margolis Edelstein announced that Tyesha C. Miley has joined the firm as a partner in its Philadelphia office.

A bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267), on Sept. 10, 2025, taking direct aim at the standard for determining when franchisors may be ...

Change in Washington, D.C., is just one of the many factors adding to complexities in franchise law. To provide a roadmap for those in franchising, Franchise Times compiled its annual Legal Eagles ...

The importance of continuous compliance, understanding franchisee rights and the critical role legal guidance plays in navigating franchise law, protecting your investment and avoiding disputes. The ...

Scout Motors is pushing the US Department of Justice to obliterate state franchise laws protecting car dealerships. Just like Tesla and some other nontraditional automakers which have tried selling ...

On July 8, Rep. Peter Daley, D-Fayette, introduced new legislation, HB 1620, aimed at overhauling the legal landscape of franchising and franchise relationships in Pennsylvania. Concerned that ...

Support is swelling for two Long Island sisters who poured their savings into a Dairy Queen franchise, only to find themselves blindsided by a little-known pay law.Patty DeMint and Michelle Robey, ...