Tag: Small Business

Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC

Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.

They Knew Little About Oysters. Now They Have a Farm With 2 Million.

Stefanie Bassett and Elizabeth Peeples left their city lives behind to raise mollusks.

Small Businesses Kept New York Alive. Now Their Rent is Surging.

Small businesses outside Manhattan helped fuel the city’s recovery from the pandemic. Their rents have soared, and people of color are bearing the brunt of the increases.

Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.