With research conducted by PwC, and polling data powered by Morning Consult, IFA launched Franchise Economy to educate policymakers and the public on the economic benefits of franchising across America. From national-level data to the smallest Congressional districts on the map, you can view the economics of franchising, including the number of establishments, jobs supported, payroll, output, and GDP in your own community.

Legal and practical considerations in developing your social media policy.

For franchisors looking to build a successful franchise system, there is one Golden Rule: treat your franchisees like gold. Your franchise owners are your number one customers. Service them well and your business will grow. Cut corners and your entire system will suffer. It sounds so simple, yet achieving and maintaining high levels of franchisee satisfaction can at times seem like an unattainable goal.

IFA not only advocates for the interests of its members at the federal level, it also advocates at the state and local levels including, opposing discriminatory minimum wage increases and predictive scheduling laws.

Franchised Business Ownership by Minority and Gender Groups

With the expansion of apprenticeship programs through an executive order, America’s 733,000 franchise businesses are helping close the skills gap, creating more middle-class jobs by drawing back Americans who had previously left the workforce.

The Veteran Entrepreneurs Act would provide veterans with a 25 percent tax credit on the initial franchise fee, which the prospective veteran franchisee can elect to pass to the franchisor in exchange for a discount of equivalent value up front.

Bipartisan Members of Congress Promote Minority Franchise Ownership.

IFA’s advocacy efforts ensured more than 500 franchise brands and thousands of franchise business owners are eligible for a new 20% deduction on qualified business income as part of the new tax law.

The digital edition listings for IFA’s Franchising World magazine in 2016.