Franchising industry holds its breath as FTC takes a closer look at regulations

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission wrapped up a public comment period in response to its request for information on the sector and its business practices. The agency sought input from stakeholders, including franchise operators, workers and parent corporations, as it scrutinizes franchising practices. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into…

Why Mark Zuckerberg is talking so much about Meta’s Whatsapp for business

WhatsApp is already widely popular with U.S. consumers. Now Meta turning more attention to building its small business base. The Facebook parent company launched WhatsApp Business in 2018 with free, simple tools to help small businesses keep in touch with customers, offering a way for them to directly interact, search for products and indicate purchasing interest.…