Webinar Recording | The Franchise Directory is Back: Deep Dive on Everything Franchisors and Franchisees Need to Know
On May 30, 2025, the IFA hosted this exclusive virtual member briefing on the SBA Franchise Directory. The SBA Franchise Directory is officially coming back online on June 1, and with it comes a series of critical updates for franchisors and franchisees.
This exclusive virtual member briefing featured Stephen Olear, Senior Franchise Counsel at the U.S. Small Business Administration, who discussed:
• What franchisors must do to maintain or obtain a listing
• What the new Franchisor Certification means for your brand
• How franchisees can navigate SBA funding with the elimination of Form 2462
This timely conversation focused on how these SBA changes may impact your growth, access to capital, and compliance.
Speakers:
Sarah Davies – General Counsel, VP of Legal and Government Relations, IFA
Stephen Olear – District Counsel at U.S. Small Business Administration
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