Labor Department’s Proposed ‘Joint Employer’ Rule Poses Unnecessary Challenge to Franchise Small Businesses

The perseverance of the franchise community is on trial. As Congress considers H.R. 842/S. 420, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, an unwanted Executive agency development poses another unnecessary challenge for franchise businesses and the millions of workers they employ.

5 Benefits of Vendor Consolidation for Franchisors

As a franchisor, you know how important vendors are to your business’s success. They supply everything from components for your products to office supplies and business services. However, the more vendors you engage, the more managing your vendors becomes like “herding cats.”

The International Franchise Association Releases Statement on White House Joint Employer Ruling

Matt Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association, released the following statement.

5 Ways an Answering Service Can Help Grow Your Franchise

In franchising, consistency is crucial, yet new franchisees may have difficulty preserving the brand’s image. Customers, on the other hand, want consistent customer service. If you want to take advantage of the sales growth predicted by the IFA Economic Outlook[1] for Franchising 2021, you will need help.

Franchise Experts Tackle Joint Employer Provision of the PRO Act in a Congressional Letter

Franchise experts urge Congressional leaders to provide clarification on joint employer provision in the PRO Act

FRANCHISE OWNER TESTIFIES AGAINST ANTI-SMALL BUSINESS PRO ACT

Jyoti Sarolia, Principal at Ellis Hospitality that owns and operates seven hotel properties in California testified today in the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee (HELP) on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) in strong opposition to the “Protecting the Right to Organize Act” (PRO Act) as it puts the very existence of franchise businesses in jeopardy.

IFA Partners with Franchise Update Media on the 2021 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference

The International Franchise Association (IFA) and Franchise Update Media announce their partnership on the 2021 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC).

IFA Partners with Franchise Update Media on the 2021 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference

The International Franchise Association (IFA) and Franchise Update Media announce their partnership on the 2021 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC).

FRANCHISE OWNER TESTIFIES ABOUT ECONOMIC RECOVERY CHALLENGES FACING SMALL BUSINESSES

CEO and Owner of four FASTSIGNS locations in the Dallas area, Mark Glenn, testified today in the U.S. House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Regulations.

How Lendio’s Local Offices Make Financing Easier

Your community is different from any other in America. It’s true that most places have grocery stores, schools, and a post office. And just about all of them have swimming pools, parks, and trails. But there’s only 1 town or city in the entire country with the exact people and culture of your community. And the unique feeling there truly sets you apart from the rest.

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