IFA Calls on FTC to Abandon Overreach

In formal comments to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) re-opened Request for Information (RFI) on franchisor practices and franchise agreements, the International Franchise Association (IFA) urged the FTC to respect the boundaries of the authority and adhere to its rulemaking requirements, all of which were disregarded by the FTC’s recent Policy Statement and Staff Guidance. The comments further highlight the damage potential regulation could have for viability of the entire franchise business model.

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