By Jayson Pearl
By: Matt Haller Published on Franchising.com: December 22nd, 2025 When people hear the word “franchise,” a majority of people still picture big fast-food chains, corporate headquarters, or impersonal national brands. Those of us in franchising know how far that is from the truth, and an image that we need to replace. With the launch of […]
By Jayson Pearl
2025 was another year of disruption for franchising. At the start of the year, the Franchising Outlook report released by the International Franchise Association predicted that 20,000 franchising units would open by the end of the year. After a year of economic uncertainty, consumer headwinds, and federal policy changes, Matt Haller, president and CEO of […]
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, […]
By Jayson Pearl
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
By Jayson Pearl