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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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If passed, the legislation will clarify the joint-employer standard
  • International Franchise Association
  • 4,040 Reads 2 Shares
The rule would have hurt small businesses in the fitness, personal wellness, and preventative health industries
  • International Franchise Association
  • 4,630 Reads 6 Shares
A bipartisan group of legislators honored the business model's impact on job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic development
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,216 Reads 2 Shares
Legal experts analyze where things currently stand in the ongoing tariff situation and its impact on franchisors and franchisees
  • Joyce Mazero, Josh Goldberg, and Alissa Chase
  • 4,563 Reads 4 Shares
It's time to funnel that campaign energy into enacting commonsense policies
  • Matt Haller
  • 3,903 Reads 3 Shares
Jerry Akers focused on extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 3,790 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
  • 4,619 Reads 5 Shares
Taking a look at the industries most affected by the recent tariffs and ways to mitigate their impact
  • Joyce Mazero and Josh Goldberg
  • 6,336 Reads 6 Shares
Analyzing the impact of recent foreign tariffs on US franchises
  • Joyce Mazero, Josh Goldberg, and Deanna Okun
  • 9,230 Reads 17 Shares
IFA welcomes the support of any lawmaker who champions the franchising community's priorities
  • Matt Haller
  • 4,697 Reads 5 Shares
Webinar on Wednesday will feature Matt Haller and political insiders discussing the impact of election results on franchising.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 4,462 Reads 6 Shares
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IFA's top priority is to help create a better environment for franchising to thrive
  • Matthew Haller
  • 6,466 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
  • 6,432 Reads 3 Shares
FTC to ensure greater consumer protection by prohibiting fake comments and AI-generated reviews
  • Kevin Behan
  • 4,631 Reads 4 Shares
IFA challenged the FTC's authority to enact the ban
  • International Franchise Association
  • 5,095 Reads 3 Shares
Matthew Haller, IFA president and CEO: "A landmark win for franchise small businesses"
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 4,011 Reads 7 Shares
Direct engagement with lawmakers is essential to successful policy outcomes
  • Matthew Haller
  • 4,858 Reads 21 Shares
The IFA encourages the adoption of its Responsible Franchising principles
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 5,579 Reads 4 Shares
Longtime advocacy pros and newcomers can make real differences
  • Matt Haller
  • 5,766 Reads 4 Shares
The ruling narrows "Chevron deference," reining in excesses and overreach of federal agencies
  • International Franchise Association
  • 4,250 Reads 3 Shares
The Franchise Broker Act could improve transparency in franchise sales
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 4,020 Reads 4 Shares
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The lawsuit challenges OSHA's "walk-around" rule, which allows union organizers and others access to workplaces
  • International Franchise Association
  • 5,004 Reads 2 Shares
A cross-party group of lawmakers in the U.S. House attempted to override President Biden's veto
  • International Franchise Association
  • 4,378 Reads 1 Shares
The IFA team uses advocacy, events, education, and engagement to protect franchising
  • Matthew Haller
  • 4,162 Reads 2 Shares
Suggestions include improvements to FTC pre-sale disclosure, franchisee due diligence, and third-party seller disclosures 
  • International Franchise Association
  • 5,326 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
  • 4,260 Reads 1 Shares
Mary Kennedy Thompson discussed the effect of alternative financing on small businesses
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 3,796 Reads 1 Shares
The campaign ads against joint employer were set to air in Arizona, Montana, and Washington D.C.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,265 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
  • 4,295 Reads 2 Shares
A lawsuit claims the NLRB rule violates both the National Labor Relations Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 4,998 Reads 18 Shares
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