With the 119th Congress underway, the International Franchise Association (IFA) today released its 2025 policy priorities aimed at protecting, enhancing, and promoting the franchise business model as a key component of small business growth now and into the future. These five specific policy areas serve as the official roadmap from the franchise business community to the incoming Trump administration and lawmakers that will incentivize further growth and expansion of a business model that is responsible for the creation of over 800,000 small business and more than 9 million direct jobs.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule on Unfair and Deceptive Fees, commonly known as the Junk Fee Rule.

IFA and Fortem International today announced that over 100 brands have already committed to the new IFA World Franchise Show, a first-of-its-kind event created to revolutionize franchise exhibitions. Nine weeks ahead of the show™s launch in Miami, the diverse array of participating brands highlights the show™s ability to cater to various industries and markets, bolstering its status as a must-attend event for franchisors looking to expand their reach and influence. The show will take place May 9-10, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Today, the International Franchise Association (IFA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate rejected the nomination of Lauren McFerran, chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), for a third five-year term in a bipartisan 49-50 vote.

Franchisees and franchisors welcome a new approach and change of direction from overreach of current leadership; IFA pledges to work constructively with the Commission to modernize the Franchise Rule to promote responsible franchising practices