EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 10 MIN
Why Franchisees Are Fighting Noncompete Clauses in 2026
from Franchise Conversations with Fexingo: Buying, Running, and Scaling Franchise Businesses · host Fexingo
In 2026, a wave of franchisees is challenging noncompete clauses in their contracts, arguing they stifle mobility and income. Lucas and Luna dissect the case of a Firehouse Subs franchisee in Florida who fought a two-year, three-mile noncompete after selling his store—and won. They explore how the FTC's 2024 rule (later blocked) shifted the conversation, why states like California and Minnesota already ban post-employment noncompetes, and what the franchise industry's self-regulation push means for new buyers. A concrete look at the legal and economic forces reshaping franchise agreements. #FranchiseNoncompetes #FTC2024Rule #FirehouseSubs #FranchiseContracts #FranchiseeRights #Business #FranchiseConversations #FranchiseLaw #PostEmploymentRestrictions #CaliforniaNoncompeteBan #MinnesotaNoncompeteBan #FloridaFranchiseCase #FranchiseIndustry2026 #FranchiseBuyers #FranchiseExitStrategy #RestrictiveCovenants #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In 2026, a wave of franchisees is challenging noncompete clauses in their contracts, arguing they stifle mobility and income. Lucas and Luna dissect the case of a Firehouse Subs franchisee in Florida who fought a two-year, three-mile noncompete after selling his store—and won. They explore how the FTC's 2024 rule (later blocked) shifted the conversation, why states like California and Minnesota already ban post-employment noncompetes, and what the franchise industry's self-regulation push means for new buyers. A concrete look at the legal and economic forces reshaping franchise agreements. #FranchiseNoncompetes #FTC2024Rule #FirehouseSubs #FranchiseContracts #FranchiseeRights #Business #FranchiseConversations #FranchiseLaw #PostEmploymentRestrictions #CaliforniaNoncompeteBan #MinnesotaNoncompeteBan #FloridaFranchiseCase #FranchiseIndustry2026 #FranchiseBuyers #FranchiseExitStrategy #RestrictiveCovenants #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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