Awards “Friend of Franchising” bipartisan endorsements in Michigan, Missouri, Hawaii, and Minnesota 

WASHINGTON, August 6, 2024 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed seven bipartisan candidates ahead of their August primary elections, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses. Named a “Friend of Franchising,” IFA endorsed candidates in Michigan, Missouri, Hawaii, and Minnesota.

“These candidates have proven that they are champions for America’s local franchise small 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.”

Below is the full list of August endorsements:

Michigan (August 6)

John James (R-MI-10)

Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03)

Tim Walberg (R-MI-05)

Missouri (August 6)

Jason Smith (R-MI-08)

Hawaii (August 10)

Ed Case (D-HI-01) 

Minnesota (August 13)

Tom Emmer (R-MN-06)

Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)

In addition to the these states, IFA has endorsed candidates in Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, West Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, California, North Carolina, and Texas this year.

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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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