Category: Franchising in the News
Entrepreneur | Franchise Industry Descends on D.C. to Advocate for ‘Independence and Flexibility’
By Jayson Pearl
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, […]
Entrepreneur | Lawmakers Introduced a Bill to Make Current Version of Joint Employer Rule Permanent
By Jayson Pearl
Franchising.com | IFA Applauds Court Ruling Overturning “Click to Cancel”
By Jayson Pearl
By: International Franchise Association https://www.franchising.com/articles/20250714_ifa_applauds_court_ruling_overturning_click_to_cancel.html The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauded the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling overturning the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Negative Option (“Click to Cancel”) Rule, which IFA has advocated against since its inception due to its harms to small businesses, in particular the health, personal wellness, and fitness industries that operate […]
Entrepreneur | What the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Means for Franchise Owners
By Jayson Pearl
A new piece on Entrepreneur highlights the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”, recently backed by the IFA, which could deliver major tax relief for over 830,000 franchise small businesses and their employees. Key takeaways from the article include: Extended bonus depreciation for equipment, renovations, and new locations — fueling capital investment in franchises. Continuation of the […]
The Detroit News | Randy Cross: 3 Things Congress Can Do To Help Small Businesses
By Jayson Pearl
In his recent testimony before Congress, Randy Cross — president of Fish Window Cleaning Services and IFA Board Member — laid out three practical steps lawmakers can take to protect and strengthen America’s small businesses, especially locally owned franchises like his. In this timely article, Randy shares his firsthand perspective on why Congress should: 1) […]
The Gazette | Jerry Akers: Don’t Raise Taxes on Small Businesses
By Jayson Pearl