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Franchise Compliance Guide: Laws + Agreements

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Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. What Does Franchise Compliance Even Mean? Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws?

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How to Expand Your Franchise: A 10-Step Roadmap for Restaurants

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The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. Therefore, it might be time to expand your franchise and lay the foundation for one (or even several) more franchise locations. Read on for our actionable, step-by-step process on how to expand your franchise. Next, you need a location.

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How Optimizing Your Payment Processing Strategy Can Mitigate Financial Challenges Facing Restaurateurs

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Restaurants and franchises face numerous financial challenges that can hinder their success, however, by optimizing their payment processing strategy, these businesses can overcome some of the major obstacles faced by restaurants in their early start, helping them to achieve greater stability and ultimately profitability. trillion in 2024.

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Technology Revitalized Guest Experience (Podcast)

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The shift from traditional in-person visits to completely virtual audits of franchise locations, increasing the number of annual visits and fostering improved operational standards.

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Restaurants’ New Brand Challenge: Delivering a Consistent Customer Experience in an Inconsistent World 

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The challenge that franchises face now is twofold: maintain a consistent brand experience while navigating the uncertain terrain of a post-quarantine marketplace. That approach begins with the judicious application of data from brand compliance audits. Why Franchises Are Digitizing Brand Audits.

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The Cost of Doing Business: Hidden Payment Fee Red Flags

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As the payment industry continues to develop, businesses will begin to see more services dedicated to counteracting these hidden fees through AI-assisted auditing services. According to the Wall Street Journal , the dollar amount of interchange fees more than doubled from 2012 to 2019, and U.S. merchants paid approximately $62.5

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Predictive Scheduling: What It Is and How To Implement With Success In Your Restaurant

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Franchises with 40+ locations globally and 20+ employees in San Francisco. - Remember, not all restaurants are affected in cities and states with Predictive Scheduling requirements, so it's essential to audit your locations if you're in an area with these laws. Predictive Scheduling legislation: An overview. Policy (Year). Conditions.