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What is The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)?

MSA Worldwide

Definition of a Franchise under the Franchise Rule Under the Franchise Rule, the FTC defines a “franchise” in Section 436.1(h) Under a Business Format Franchise the franchise system generally provides operating manuals, training, brand standards, quality control, a marketing strategy, etc.

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Fifty Shades of Franchising: Differentiating commercial, micro, social, and hybrid franchise models

MSA Worldwide

This article intends to provoke discussion around ways in which the social and micro franchising communities of practice can organize and compare information and ideas so that the field of practice can advance more rapidly. It is, therefore, difficult for stakeholders to make informed decisions about franchise design and investment.

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What is a Franchise: How Do Franchises Work?

MSA Worldwide

While the franchisor may provide some guidance and information on human resources best practices, the franchisee is free to hire, compensate, schedule, set employment standards and practices, and discipline their staff without any input from the franchisor. There are many types of franchises in an ever-growing range of industries.