Category: Franchising in the News
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
Missouri Times | Jesse Keyser Op-Ed: Clearing the Path for Small Business Growth and Success
Atlanta Journal Constitution | Jason Esteves and Doc Cohen: Franchising is blazing a path of progress
Entrepreneur: 5 Essential Takeaways from the 2025 IFA Convention
Franchise Wire: Mary Kennedy Thompson Leads IFA With Purpose
By Greg Cory
Nation’s Restaurant News: How a veteran with top secret security clearance became a Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee
By Greg Cory
Franchise Wire: IFA Salutes 116 Franchisees of the Year
By Greg Cory