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Matthew Haller, IFA president and CEO: "A landmark win for franchise small businesses"
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Longtime advocacy pros and newcomers can make real differences
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The ruling narrows "Chevron deference," reining in excesses and overreach of federal agencies
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The Franchise Broker Act could improve transparency in franchise sales
  • The International Franchise Association
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Restaurant franchisees must assess risks and select correct insurance plans for best coverage
  • John Cassetta, Aon, Franchise Solutions Manager
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The lawsuit challenges OSHA's "walk-around" rule, which allows union organizers and others access to workplaces
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,388 Reads 1 Shares
A cross-party group of lawmakers in the U.S. House attempted to override President Biden's veto
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The IFA team uses advocacy, events, education, and engagement to protect franchising
  • Matthew Haller
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Suggestions include improvements to FTC pre-sale disclosure, franchisee due diligence, and third-party seller disclosures 
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Companies can be sued for tipping violations even if the owners don't know they're breaking the law.
  • Mary Lou Atkins
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IFA says California's $20/hour QSR minimum wage, effective April 1, is cause for alarm for both franchises and customers
  • Matt Haller and the IFA
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Mary Kennedy Thompson discussed the effect of alternative financing on small businesses
  • The International Franchise Association
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The campaign ads against joint employer were set to air in Arizona, Montana, and Washington D.C.
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The IRS, seeking to crack down on ERC tax credit fraud, offers employers the option to repay only 80% if they no longer feel eligible
  • Eddy Goldberg
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New federal ownership disclosure law beginning January 1, 2024 will affect both franchisors and franchisees
  • William (Bill) Quick & Joyce Mazero
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A lawsuit claims the NLRB rule violates both the National Labor Relations Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.
  • M. Scott Morris
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The International Franchise Association (IFA) is actively combating the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule through litigation, lobbying, and coalition building, urging Congressional support for bipartisan legislation to nullify the rule and leading a coalition of 60 organizations, highlighting its commitment to protecting the franchise business model and economic opportunities for Americans.
  • Kerry Pipes
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The International Franchise Association is adding litigation to its list of tools to promote and enhance franchising.
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IFA urges members to write Congress to overturn the NLRB’s new joint employer rule and preserve the franchise business model
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In 2023, as legislative threats to the franchise business model continue to mount, your advocacy is more important than ever
  • Matthew Haller
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The IFA and its members push back against federal and state attempts to destroy the franchise business model
  • Matthew Haller
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California, IFA, and SEIU reach a deal protecting franchised restaurants in the state
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Survey reveals that half of SMBs say their businesses have been hurt by high interest rates
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In 2023, as legislative threats to the franchise business model continue to mount, your advocacy is more important than ever
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Multi-brand franchisee Wes Snyder testified on challenges in today’s labor market.
  • M. Scott Morris
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New bill will protect the independence of local franchise businesses by clarifying the joint employer standard
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,084 Reads
The IFA says one-size-fits-all regulation of franchising by the FTC is the wrong approach
  • Matt Haller
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Two points of view on the FTC’s current investigation into franchisee-franchisor relationships. (See next article for the IFA's response.)
  • Ronald K. Gardner
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