Franchisees Push Back Against McDonald's Business Model Changes
Franchisees are pushing for new laws and rules to limit the power of franchisers, citing new fees, required vendors, and constraints on their ability to sell. The Government Accountability Office released a report finding that franchisees "do not enjoy the full benefit of the risks they bear." The Biden administration is moving on two fronts, the Federal Trade Commission and the National Labor Relations Board, to regulate franchisers. Franchisers attribute the flurry of activity to union influence, while franchisees have recently voiced support for joint employer rules.