Awards bipartisan “Friend of Franchising” endorsements for support of pro-business policies

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed Reps. John Joyce (R-PA-13) and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) ahead of next week’s primary elections in Pennsylvania. Named a “Friend of Franchising,” IFA endorsed the candidates for their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses.

“These candidates have proven that they are champions for Pennsylvania’s local franchised businesses,” said Michael Layman, IFA senior vice president of government relations and public affairs. “In a political environment where franchises are under siege from misguided federal regulations, we need leaders like these who will prioritize policies to protect local entrepreneurs and all the good they do in the communities around them. Support for small business crosses party lines, and we are proud to support anyone who stands for our priorities.”

Pennsylvania is home to 28,399 franchised businesses, employing over 295,000 people in the state and providing $30.3 billion in economic output.

In addition to Pennsylvania endorsements, IFA has endorsed candidates in California, North Carolina, and Texas last month.

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About the International Franchise Association:

Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 806,270 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.7 million direct jobs, $858.5 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and supplier companies that support the industry.

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