Fast-food franchisees in California are concerned a proposed piece of legislation would increase costs and undermine the franchise model in the state if it becomes law. This month, California ...

Fast-food workers are walking off the job in support of a California bill that would establish a council to negotiate standards on wages, hours and other work conditions.

“These are some of the tough decisions they need to make to save their business model.” Uber and Lyft, which are based in San Francisco, have long considered their drivers to be contractors.

California writers cafe changes the business model for coworking spaces. A subscription-based coworking site in San Francisco functions as a private coffee shop for members and fosters collaboration.

A California appeals court decision preserves the companies’ independent-contract model in the state and could bolster their efforts elsewhere. Ruling preserves gig-economy business model but ...