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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September 22nd, 2025
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The IFA Advocacy Summit is the most important event for anyone invested in the future of franchising
- Matt Haller
- 2,231 Reads 6 Shares
If passed, the legislation will clarify the joint-employer standard
- International Franchise Association
- 1,797 Reads 2 Shares
The rule would have hurt small businesses in the fitness, personal wellness, and preventative health industries
- International Franchise Association
- 2,388 Reads 6 Shares
A bipartisan group of legislators honored the business model's impact on job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic development
- M. Scott Morris
- 1,821 Reads 2 Shares
It's time to funnel that campaign energy into enacting commonsense policies
- Matt Haller
- 1,688 Reads 3 Shares
Jerry Akers focused on extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
- The International Franchise Association
- 1,751 Reads 2 Shares
One year later, the legislation has resulted in more than 22,000 jobs lost and a 14.5% increase in food prices
- International Franchise Association
- 2,536 Reads 5 Shares
IFA welcomes the support of any lawmaker who champions the franchising community's priorities
- Matt Haller
- 2,510 Reads 5 Shares
Webinar on Wednesday will feature Matt Haller and political insiders discussing the impact of election results on franchising.
- Franchise Update Media
- 2,549 Reads 6 Shares
IFA's top priority is to help create a better environment for franchising to thrive
- Matthew Haller
- 3,945 Reads 20 Shares
New law will require third-party franchise sellers to register and add pre-sale disclosure requirements top operate in California
- Kevin Behan
- 3,776 Reads 3 Shares
IFA challenged the FTC's authority to enact the ban
- International Franchise Association
- 3,059 Reads 3 Shares
Matthew Haller, IFA president and CEO: "A landmark win for franchise small businesses"
- The International Franchise Association
- 2,846 Reads 7 Shares
Direct engagement with lawmakers is essential to successful policy outcomes
- Matthew Haller
- 3,729 Reads 21 Shares
The IFA encourages the adoption of its Responsible Franchising principles
- M. Scott Morris
- 3,888 Reads 4 Shares
Longtime advocacy pros and newcomers can make real differences
- Matt Haller
- 4,711 Reads 4 Shares
The ruling narrows "Chevron deference," reining in excesses and overreach of federal agencies
- International Franchise Association
- 3,356 Reads 3 Shares
The Franchise Broker Act could improve transparency in franchise sales
- The International Franchise Association
- 3,126 Reads 4 Shares
The lawsuit challenges OSHA's "walk-around" rule, which allows union organizers and others access to workplaces
- International Franchise Association
- 3,997 Reads 2 Shares
A cross-party group of lawmakers in the U.S. House attempted to override President Biden's veto
- International Franchise Association
- 3,303 Reads 1 Shares
The IFA team uses advocacy, events, education, and engagement to protect franchising
- Matthew Haller
- 3,189 Reads 2 Shares
Suggestions include improvements to FTC pre-sale disclosure, franchisee due diligence, and third-party seller disclosures
- International Franchise Association
- 3,739 Reads 1 Shares
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
- 3,298 Reads 1 Shares
Mary Kennedy Thompson discussed the effect of alternative financing on small businesses
- The International Franchise Association
- 2,900 Reads 1 Shares
The campaign ads against joint employer were set to air in Arizona, Montana, and Washington D.C.
- M. Scott Morris
- 3,314 Reads 4 Shares
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
- 3,486 Reads 2 Shares
A lawsuit claims the NLRB rule violates both the National Labor Relations Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.
- M. Scott Morris
- 4,109 Reads 18 Shares
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
- 3,841 Reads 35 Shares
The International Franchise Association is adding litigation to its list of tools to promote and enhance franchising.
- International Franchise Association
- 3,764 Reads 1 Shares
IFA urges members to write Congress to overturn the NLRB’s new joint employer rule and preserve the franchise business model
- Matt Haller
- 7,707 Reads 60 Shares
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