At the 2025 Emerging Franchisor Conference, attendees were treated to a true masterclass in franchising fundamentals, led by industry veteran and IFA Past Chair, David Barr. In his session, “Franchise Fundamentals for Lasting Growth,” Barr drew from decades of experience – from restaurant frontlines to boardrooms – to help emerging franchisors cut through the noise, […]

The International Franchise Association’s 2025 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. brought fresh momentum to efforts to secure a permanent fix to the joint employer issue. The three-day event (Sept. 15–17) followed the introduction of the bipartisan American Franchise Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill that would lock in the 2020 National Labor […]

Franchise Leaders Unite in Washington to Back the American Franchise Act Hundreds of franchise executives and operators gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 IFA Advocacy Summit, a three-day event focused on advocacy training, leadership development, and direct engagement with lawmakers. The summit came at a pivotal time as Congress considers the American Franchise Act, […]

By the International Franchise Association In the latest annual Gallup poll on Americans’ confidence in major institutions, small business once again ranks at the top of the list, with a remarkable 70% of U.S. adults expressing “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in America’s small businesses. This marks yet another year that […]

IFA Asks Treasury Department to Ensure Pet Grooming Franchises Are Eligible for “No Tax on Tips” Credit By:  International Franchise Association As part of the International Franchise Association’s ongoing advocacy on behalf of franchised businesses, IFA has joined with industry stakeholders in a formal request to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to ensure that […]

By: International Franchise Association Protecting the Franchise Model: Why Congress Must Act Now on Joint Employer Reform Franchising is a uniquely American success story—fueling opportunity, empowering entrepreneurs, and driving local job creation. Across the country, over 831,000 franchise small businesses employ nearly 9 million Americans and generate nearly $900 billion in annual economic output. But […]