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Authors: Ahmed Malik, Melissa Cattini, Nicole Graham The Saskatchewan legislature has made quick work of the Franchise Disclosure Act (the “Franchise Disclosure Act”), by reading it for the third time only a day after being adopted, subject to one amendment, by the Intergovernmental Affairs and Justice Committee. Now, all that awaits is for the Franchise Disclosure Act to receive Royal Assent and then it will come into force by an Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. For additional details on the Franchise Disclosure Act, please see the following blogs: What happens next The timeline of when legislation will come into force following…

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Lucasfilm If the original “Star Wars” established Darth Vader as one of the most fearsome and instantly iconic villains of all time, then “The Empire Strikes Back” was the one tasked with showing us why he was worthy to continue wearing that crown moving forward — and that wouldn’t have been possible without one hapless supporting character who, despite a minimum of screen time, ended up taking on a life of his own among the passionate fanbase. Actor Michael Culver sadly passed away at the age of 85 this past…

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EA revealed the first details on NHL 25 on Wednesday, including the cover stars, the release date, and the new features that fans can expect.Chief among the new additions is a new system called “Ice-Q,” which EA touts as a total overhaul of NHL’s gameplay. It includes a host of improvements to the way that the players move around the ice, allowing players to walk the blue line, square up to the puck carrier, and more.Other enhancements have been made to the AI and reactions, with a new “Grudge Match System” tracking the history of online and offline modes and…

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Two new IFA reports indicate continued strength and resilience of franchised businesses despite economic uncertainty; policy concerns could slow growthWASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released its annual Franchising Economic Outlook showing that franchise growth exceeded projections for 2023, even in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty. On top of the 2.2 percent growth experienced in 2023, the report forecasts that franchises will grow an additional 1.9 percent in 2024, adding 15,000 units and 221,000 jobs in the United States. IFA also released the findings from its 2024 Franchisor Survey detailing the challenges posed by the…

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Pip Wilkins, CEO of the BFA (British Franchise Association), has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, to express her ‘grave concern’ following the recent budget. The UK franchising sector currently contributes £19.1 billion to the UK economy. In her email to the Chancellor, Wilkins said that the increase in NI contributions would ‘unfairly impact the SME market, stifling entrepreneurship, recruitment, retention and appetite for training and investment’. She urged the chancellor to consider measures to alleviate the strain on franchising businesses, including relief programmes targeted at SME enterprises e.g.: exemptions or partial rebates on employer NI contributions…

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Authors: Ahmed Malik, Melissa Cattini, Nicole Graham After completing its third reading on April 16, 2024, Saskatchewan’s Franchise Disclosure Act (The “Franchise Disclosure Act”) received royal assent on May 8, 2024. The Franchise Disclosure Act will now come into force by an Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council at a currently unknown date. For additional details on The Franchise Disclosure Act, and its progression through the Saskatchewan legislature, please see the following blogs: For discussion of key requirements of franchise disclosure legislation across Canada and considerations when building your franchise system, please see the following blogs: What happens next There is uncertainty…

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If founders, chefs and other creatives are the beating heart of the restaurant industry, then franchisees are the veins delivering their ideas to all corners of the globe. Franchising is critical to the success of the industry, allowing brands to quickly scale their big ideas using other people’s capital. And whether it’s a mom-and-pop restaurant owner with one or two franchised restaurants or a seasoned veteran whose influence in the industry is well-known, franchisees — with all their individual attributes, styles and personalities — make a huge impact on the success of a business. In this week’s installment of Franchisee Spotlight,…

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Building a team is the most exciting part of franchise mode.If you are part of a league, or even those that play on a hard difficulty setting, you will know that only one team can win the Lombardi trophy each year. It’s tough emotionally. But what helps is being the best general manager (GM) you can be.Some teams are harder than others, depending on what you have to deal with when you start the game. But to those that know they aren’t going to be the best player in the world – being the best GM is up there as…

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IFA Report Predicts Continued Quick-Service Franchise Growthgetty Last month saw the release of the International Franchise Association (IFA)’s annual Economic Outlook report, a study of the franchise industry’s performance in the U.S. over the past year and a projected economic outlook for the next twelve months. The report states that despite 2023 being a year of further economic uncertainty as businesses continue to navigate the aftermath of a global pandemic and battle inflation, labour shortages and escalating interest rates, franchising as a sector continues to perform well. In fact, industry growth exceeded the 2023 report predictions, with the number of…

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