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Franchise Industry Not Without Hurdles in 2015
The International Franchise Association predicts a solid 2015 for franchised businesses, though regulatory battles loom.
Pittsburgh Eatery Eliminates Tipping; Offers Servers Salary, Health Care and Shares Instead
The upscale Bar Marco in Pittsburgh joins a handful of stateside establishments turning an age-old dining paradigm on its head.
U.S. Wage Hikes to Impact a Third of Walmart Stores
The world's largest retailer will adjust salaries in more than 1,400 locations due to minimum-wage hikes across the U.S.
Condé Nast to Pay $5.8 Million to Unpaid and Underpaid Interns
Interns triumphed over the publisher in a class-action lawsuit brought by thousands of former interns from magazines like Vogue and the New Yorker.
Chipotle Employees Claim the Chain Isn't as Worker-Friendly as You Think
Employees at the burrito chain are suing for wage theft in two states.
NYC Papa John's Pizza Franchisee Sued for $2 Million
This is what happens when you allegedly underpay 400 delivery workers and shave hours from their paychecks.
Why August Was a Terrible Month for McDonald's
McDonald's reported a 3.7 percent drop in global sales in August on Tuesday.
What Happens When a Mall Is Split Between Two Minimum Wages?
Westfield Valley Fair Mall in California is divided between two minimum wages, each with its own set of problems.
Hire the Right Employees to Staff Your Salon and Spa
To be able to provide all the right services for your hair salon and day spa, here's who you'll need to bring on board to help.
Fast-Food Workers to Strike in 150 Cities Across the U.S.
Fast-food workers are planning a strike this week that could be the largest yet as the responsibilities of franchisors and franchisees continue to be battled in court.
Franchise Players: From Making Minimum Wage to Running the Show
When she was 16, Dulce Luevano was making $5.15 working at CiCi's Pizza. Now, she owns her own shop.
How Entrepreneurs Can Prepare for a Higher Minimum Wage
Business owners are wise to be ready for eventual increases in the minimum wage.
Are Minimum-Wage Activists Trying to Kill the Franchise Model in Seattle?
The International Franchise Association claims Seattle's new minimum wage law discriminates against franchisees, and says it's all one labor union's fault.
Franchisees Seek Injunction to Halt Minimum-Wage Hike in Seattle
The International Franchise Association filed for an injunction preventing Seattle from enacting the new minimum wage law in its present state.
Regulator Names McDonald's a 'Joint Employer'
The National Labor Relations Board has deemed McDonald's a 'joint employer' – a decision that could redefine franchising as we know it.