Category: IFA Advocacy News
3 Ways the Continued Government Shutdown Will Impact Franchising
As the government has been shut down for over a month, small business owners — including hundreds of thousands of franchisees across the country — are feeling the strain. Franchises rely on stability, access to capital, and consumer confidence – all of which are jeopardized by prolonged shutdowns. Here are three ways the shutdown is […]
Franchise Times | IFA Summit Draws Support for New Franchise Bill
By Jayson Pearl
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 […]
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, […]
400 Franchise Advocates Push for Bipartisan American Franchise Act at 2025 IFA Advocacy Summit
IFA Applauds Introduction of Landmark American Franchise Act
IFA Applauds NASAA Guidance on Impact of Shifting Market and Economic Factors on Franchise Disclosures
IFA Applauds GENIUS Act Passage
IFA Applauds Court Ruling Overturning FTC Negative Option Rule
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 […]