Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on the difficult year 2020 proved to be for the franchise industry, especially for those who rely upon close contact and face-to-face delivery of their offerings.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on the stated policies proposed by the Biden administration, and why some of those will be detrimental to franchise owners, including especially employment regulations.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the impact of failing to including COVID liability protection for businesses in the recent PPP bill, and why that will hurt America’s franchise owners and employees.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the challenges the franchise industry has had during the pandemic lockdowns have hurt this sector disproportionately since it’s made up of almost all Main Street operators.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on why he thinks the federal government should distribute the unused PPP funds allocated in the CARES Act to small businesses, and to make the forgiven loans tax free.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to recommend that the government not only not tax PPP forgiven funds, but also simplify the forgiveness process for all PPP recipients with loans under $150,000.
How the coronavirus shutdown has impacted the franchise industry
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on the various industries represented in the franchise sector, and how they’ve been impacted by the coronavirus shutdown.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on the various industries represented in the franchise sector, and how they’ve been impacted by the coronavirus shutdown.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on a meeting he conducted with key franchise industry stakeholders with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, and what they discussed about more financial assistance and liability protection.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on the coronavirus liability exposure all small businesses have, including franchises, and how the government can provide at least limited protection, plus help with liquidity.
