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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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IFA joins more than 280 organizations to oppose the FTC’s proposed noncompete clause rule and its authority on the issue
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The IFA’s Open for Opportunity campaign seeks to protect the franchise business model in 2022
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