After a yearlong inquiry, the Federal Trade Commission warned brands not to gag their small business operators or charge them extra fees. Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Small Business, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, Franchises, Federal Trade Commission, International Franchise Assn After a yearlong inquiry, the Federal Trade Commission warned brands not to gag their small business operators or charge them extra fees. NYT > Business
Antitrust Regulator Tells Chains: Back Off Your Franchisees
