Legal

June 19, 2013

Legal

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Lessons Learned Reflecting on a decade of franchisee-franchisor litigation provides important insight. What can you learn?	Due Process The world of credit and debit card processing is a complex one, but operators can save money and headaches if they patiently sort through it.
Back from Bankruptcy As a chain goes through bankruptcy, it’s the CEO who is tasked with stabilizing and growing the brand.	Taking a Stand Bob Cutler, CEO of Creative Consumer Concepts, is speaking out against recent bans on toys in kids’ menus. He says this isn’t about business, it’s about basic rights.
License to Serve Potential and existing quick-serve franchisees should know a thing or two when making deals with a franchisor.	Ties That Bind Strong ties between quick-service franchisors and franchisees are needed if a brand expects to climb out of the recession quickly.
The Man with a Plan Mike Taylor is in charge of defending your food supply and is trying to update a 72-year-old food safety system. If the Modernization Act can get through Washington, it could mean big changes for your brand.	Could a Salt Mandate Be Next? Restaurants are doing all they can to stop federal regulations of salt from becoming a reality. But is it working?
The Key Is In Compliance Compliance automation is a win-win scenario for employers and employees, and can help operators as they climb out of the recession.	FDA Overhaul Postponed The FDA Modernization Act would give the administration the power to recall tainted foods, but it’s been pushed down the legislative agenda.

industry headlines

Study: Federal Ethanol Policies Could Cost Quick Serves $2.5B

2012-11-28

The National Council of Chain Restaurants today released a new, comprehensive report on the impact of federal ethanol policies, specifically the U...

Papa John's Promotes Caroline Oyler to SVP of Legal Affairs

2012-11-20

Papa John's International announced the promotion of Caroline Oyler to senior vice president, legal affairs.

In her new position, Oyler...

Fog Cutter Capital Group Settles Lender Dispute

2012-11-07

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. has settled a $5.1 million lawsuit filed by its lender, American Industries Inc. in March, 2012. Under the terms of...

NRA Offers Toolkit on Americans with Disabilities Act

2012-10-03

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) today released “Americans with Disabilities Act: Toolkit for Restaurant Operators,” an...

What You Should Do About Health Care Right Now

2012-09-11

Health care reform’s passage has food-industry employers wondering how the changes will affect their businesses. Though the food industry...

Church's Chicken Lands New SVP, General Counsel

2012-08-14

Church’s Chicken announced that Craig S. Prusher has joined the quick-serve chain as senior vice president, general counsel, and a member of...

NRA to N.Y. Health Board: Beverage Ban Ineffective

2012-07-27

New York’s proposed beverage ban is a misguided and ineffective tactic against obesity and unfairly targets the restaurant industry, a...

NRRDA Hosts Webinar Series on Industry Laws, Practices

2012-07-18

The National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) is pleased to announce a series of four free, members-only webinars over the next...

Industry Associations Oppose Labor Dept. on Tip Sharing

2012-07-13

Restaurant industry trade associations have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of restaurants and restaurant...

Business Journal Bestows Award upon Bojangles’ EVP

2012-07-13

Honoring Bojangles’ status as one of the fastest growing restaurant companies nationally, the Charlotte Business Journal ...

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