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Hamburgers and Fast Food Prices to Rise Due to New Labor Rule
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Franchise Model Threatened by New Rule
Franchisees Face Higher Labor Costs and ...
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The National Labor Relations Board has imposed the 'Joint Employer Rule,' making franchisors jointly responsible for a franchisee's labor practices. This rule is expected to increase costs for franchises, lead to unionization of franchise workforces, and significantly affect the U.S. franchise sector.
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How might the increased labor costs impact the profitability of franchise businesses?
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