Financing
‘Joint employer’ threat is back
A ruling that arose from a conflict of interest has exposed franchisors once again to being held liable for franchisees' employment policies and practices.
Emerging Brands
5 game-changing concepts of 2017
Truly innovative concepts—those that find solutions to perennial problems like rising real estate and labor costs—are rare birds indeed. Here’s a look at some of the game-changers that opened in 2017.