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NRLB: McDonald's, Franchisees Are Co-Employers
On July 29, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that McDonald's, which for over a year and a half has been the target of protesting workers and lawsuits over low wages and questionable labor practices, is considered to be a co- employer along with the owner of the franchise. In the run-up to the ruling, McDonald's has been... -
Franchise Red Flags
You're dreaming you heard about a hot "Product X" franchise opportunity. You see your future and follow your gut instinct. In the dream, you're a freshly minted franchisee, standing proudly in front of your new business beneath beautiful, crimson banners. In their post, the experts at BlackEnterprise.com suggest that, if you're dreaming of franchising, it's time to wake up to... -
Before Investing, Interview Franchisees
Dreaming of franchising? Fantastic! You're ready for a life change and the market is heating up. But before you take the plunge, make sure your due diligence includes interviews with existing franchisees who can say, "Been There, Done That." We strongly agree with an Entrepreneur.com post we spied, "Interviewing Existing Franchisees," and subtitled "When investigating a franchise, don't forget to... -
Now's a Good Time for Good Timing
Along with our customers, we're buoyed by news from several sources that franchise growth is increasing at the fastest rate in five years. In a recent blog post, "Two Reports Show Franchise Growth Expected to Increase at Fastest Rate in Five Years," TravelandTourWorld.com provides an excellent summary of the key findings in two major reports from economic consulting firms specializing... -
Over The Hill, Or King of It?
All too often, when movies portray an entrepreneur, he or she (OK, let's face it, it's usually a he) is young, unkempt and dressed in jeans and a hoodie. This Mark Zuckerberg-inspired stereotype is just one part of the entrepreneurship story, however. In a recent post, Entrepreneur.com asks, "Think You're Too Old To Be An Entrepreneur? Think Again," and backs... -
NYC To Host International Franchise Expo
New York City will play host to over 450 top franchise brands at the International Franchise Expo from June 19-21, 2014, where individuals may gather to meet hundreds of full-time and part-time franchise opportunities in every industry and investment level. The confab takes place at the Javits Center at 36th and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. Just as we happily share... -
Seattle's Fast Tracked Franchisees Are Fit To Be Tied
The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour. The measure, championed nationwide by labor advocates, including fast-food franchise employees, also had overwhelming public support, as well as validation from academics and economic theorists. And yet, the devil is in the details of the rollout, as reported by Entrepreneur.com in a post titled... -
Debunking The Old Saw "Youth Must Be Served"
Given the broad awareness of certain entrepreneurs' early success in their late teens or 20s (Gates, Jobs, Ellison, Dell, Zuckerberg, Brin and Page), expectations for entrepreneurial success would seem to skew in favor of the old saw, "Youth must be served." Lately however, that outdated adage is being tested and found wanting. In an earlier Sintel blog post we referenced... -
USA Today: Service Sector Expands At a Faster Pace
Along with our customers, we're buoyed by a USA Today report that, despite October's partial government shutdown, "Activity at service firms accelerated, boosted by a jump in sales and more hiring." Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the retail, restaurant and service industries POS marketplace, we share these service sector growth trends with our customers and franchise hopefuls...