| This rule applies to franchisers and franchise brokers and is the result of criticisms of deceptive and unfair practices. |
| The Barbers moved from 19th position last year up to this year's 15th of the Top 100 franchisers. |
| In the past, many franchisers have not focused on inner-city neighborhoods because of the difficulty of convincing banks and other lending institutions to back the projects. |
| They write the checks and they feel like they have been taken for granted by the past master franchisers. |
| Congress, meanwhile, would modify tax law to give franchisers a tax break for the waived fees. |
