Yes. National and statewide polling conducted by Morning Consult found broad public support for franchising, local franchise businesses and stable legal protections for franchise owners, including the American Franchise Act (AFA).

• 75% of Americans want the government to establish stable legal protections for franchise owners.

• 73% of Americans support franchising as a way for brands to grow.

• 72% of Americans would rather shop at brands that expand through franchising than corporate chains.

• 62% to 69% of adults in statewide polling view franchise businesses as positive contributors to the economic health of their local communities.

• Roughly 6 to 1 support the American Franchise Act over opposition after respondents learned about the legislation in statewide polling.

• Source: https://www.franchise.org/2026/06/new-polling-shows-overwhelming-support-for-franchising/