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Legislation and Regulation

Legislative issues and government regulations can put the franchise business model at risk. Learn what multi-unit franchisees, franchise organizations, and the IFA are doing to take action to ensure franchise industry success. Learn how to get involved in educating your local, state, and federal elected officials about the benefits of franchising.

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New bill will protect the independence of local franchise businesses by clarifying the joint employer standard
  • Kerry Pipes
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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
  • 4,106 Reads 123 Shares
IFA joins more than 280 organizations to oppose the FTC’s proposed noncompete clause rule and its authority on the issue
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,572 Reads 5 Shares
Been offered phony conference attendee lists or discounted hotel rates? The FTC wants to crack down on impersonation fraud and seeks your input!
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 3,345 Reads 6 Shares
IFA report identifies the top 10 regulatory issues likely to affect franchising this year
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 4,646 Reads 2 Shares
Legislative threats to the franchising model persist in 2023. Learn more and get involved!
  • Matt Haller
  • 3,955 Reads 9 Shares
Non-competes are facing strong headwinds from the courts and a new FTC proposed rule change
  • Dylan R. Newton and Michael S. Horn
  • 8,788 Reads 39 Shares
Petition to recall California’s FAST Act appears to have gathered enough signatures to appear on the 2024 ballot
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 3,538 Reads 3 Shares
Get involved in the effort to roll back California’s FAST Recovery Act now, before it spreads to other states.
  • Matt Haller
  • 5,828 Reads 12 Shares
Business coalition forms to roll back California’s FAST Act (AB 257), which threatens fast food brands in the state
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Joint-employer standard would be expanded under the latest NLRB proposal 
  • Calfee, Halter & Griswold
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NLRB proposes return to expanded joint employer standard, threatening franchising
  • Jim Paretti, Michael J. Lotito, and Maury Baskin
  • 5,690 Reads 8 Shares
Joint-employer standard will be expanded in latest NLRB proposal 
  • Joel R. White
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California’s FAST Recovery Act (AB 257) is a clear and present danger to franchising
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With David Weil defeated, the IFA urges franchisees to get involved in protecting the FTC Franchise Rule and to attend the FAN meeting in D.C. this September
  • Matt Haller
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The IFA’s Open for Opportunity campaign seeks to protect the franchise business model in 2022
  • Matt Haller
  • 3,772 Reads 20 Shares
The IFA’s Open for Opportunity campaign seeks to protect the franchise business model in 2022
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The IFA’s Open for Opportunity campaign seeks to protect the franchise business model in 2022
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After a year and a half of Covid, savvy franchisors are updating their FDDs to reflect changes caused by the pandemic
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What happened at November’s FTC Rule workshop, and what changes might be in store for FDDs and FPRs?
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DOL issues final joint employer rule, reverting back to pre-Obama definitions.
  • Franchise Update
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California's AB5 law, coming your way January 1, represents a serious threat to the franchise model.
  • Jonathan Solish
  • 7,310 Reads 135 Shares
California courts may change the joint employer picture - for the worse
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,183 Reads 38 Shares
NLRB Announces in Letter to Senators it Plans to Advance a Joint Employer Rulemaking.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,158 Reads 5 Shares
The FDA's Menu Labeling Rule Takes Effect This Week. Here are 5 Common Questions Related to the New Law
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New bill would impact franchisees by weakening equity in their businesses, damaging brands, reducing product quality, and limiting franchisor assistance.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 12,736 Reads 24 Shares
IFA says new California bill would create untested new statutory language leading to costly litigation and hindering future franchise development.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,410 Reads 1,014 Shares
On many levels, 2014 was a tumultuous year for the franchise business model.
  • Darrell Johnson
  • 10,274 Reads 1,014 Shares
The Affordable Care Act has introduced widespread changes to the healthcare landscape. It has increased the availability, quality, and affordability of health insurance for the general population, regardless of age, gender, or pre-existing medical conditions.
  • Benjamin Geyerhahn
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