In his recent testimony before Congress, Randy Cross — president of Fish Window Cleaning Services and IFA Board Member — laid out three practical steps lawmakers can take to protect and strengthen America’s small businesses, especially locally owned franchises like his. In this timely article, Randy shares his firsthand perspective on why Congress should:

1) Make key small business tax provisions permanent, including the critical Section 199A passthrough deduction and bonus depreciation

2) Eliminate the burdensome Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

3) Pass a clear, fair joint employer standard by enacting the Save Local Business Act

Read his insights on how these three common-sense actions can ensure franchise entrepreneurs continue to thrive, create jobs, and fuel growth in communities across the country in The Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2025/06/12/cross-3-things-congress-can-do-to-help-small-businesses/84166337007/