1851

<div>The National Labor Relations Board is expected to make its ruling this week on joint employer liability. A move to increase that liability would dramatically alter the relationship between franchisee and franchisor.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="color: #333333;   28px;">The International Franchise Association and other trade organizations argue that treating franchisors and franchisees as joint employers guts a longtime business model that gives unit owners license to make many of their own decisions and helps the economy prosper. They also say it makes franchisees weaker in the face of campaigns by union-backed groups, like the one that helped organize protests at McDonald's and other chains for a boosted minimum wage.&nbsp;</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="color: #565a5c;   25.5px; background-color: #ffffff;">&#8220;We&#8217;re preparing for the worst and hoping for the best,&#8221; Matthew Haller, the International Franchise Association&#8217;s senior vice president for communications and public affairs, told Bloomberg BNA.&nbsp;</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>For more details and franchise industry reaction, read the full story here: <a href="http://www.bna.com/handicapping-nlrb-joint-b17179935228/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchises-brace-for-looming-nlrb-decision-2347" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BloombergBNA</a></div>

1851 Franchise

The ruling on joint employer liability is expected this week, and the outcome could have a huge impact on the industry. 

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

Franchises Brace for Looming NLRB Decision          

franchises-brace-for-looming-nlrb-decision

Lawn Doctor

Happinest-Lawn-Doctor-Franchisee-Ralph-Valle-Profile-Jacksonville-FL-June-2025

From Near-Quit to 7 Figures: Success With Lawn Doctor in Jacksonville, Florida

lawn-doctor-franchise-success-jacksonville

Atomic Wings

Atomic Wings Debuts in Metro East With Fairview Heights Grand Opening

atomic-wings-debuts-in-metro-east-with-fairview-heights-grand-opening

Pet Wants

Pet Wants Shares Expert Tips on Cleaning Pet Gear Safely in the Dishwasher

pet-wants-shares-expert-tips-on-cleaning-pet-gear-safely-in-the-dishwasher

Griswold

Griswold in Andover, Minnesota, Connects Students and Seniors Through Pen Pal Program

griswold-in-andover-minnesota-connects-students-and-seniors-through-pen-pal-program

HomeTeam Inspection Service

Photo of HomeTeam Inspection Service franchisee Max Moarefdoust

Corporate Employee Turned Owner Illustrates the Power of the HomeTeam Model

max-moarefdoust-hometeam-success

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Chick-fil-A Tops Customer Satisfaction Rankings for 11th Year as Challenger Brands Gain Ground

chick-fil-a-tops-customer-satisfaction-rankings-for-11th-year-as-challenger-brands-gain-ground

Technomic Releases Annual Ranking of the Top 15 Fast-Food Chains in the U.S.

technomic-releases-annual-ranking-of-the-top-15-fast-food-chains-in-the-us

Rising Jobless Claims Could Signal Challenges — and Opportunities — for Franchising

rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising

Hardee’s Lawsuit Highlights the Risk of Going Off-Model in Franchising

hardees-franchise-lawsuit-paradigm-investment-group

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores - Agg - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores

hooters-franchise-model-company-owned-closures

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Franchises: How To Create a Strong Incentive

how-to-build-strong-incentives-to-attract-prospective-franchisees

How Vishal Juneja Turned a Family Tradition Into a Paris Baguette Franchise

How Vishal Juneja Turned a Family Tradition Into a Paris Baguette Franchise Built on Heart and Community

Franchises Brace for Looming NLRB Decision

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS