Travel and Franchise Industries Endorse ‘Save Hotel Jobs Act’

The U.S. Travel Association and the International Franchise Association (IFA) on Thursday voiced strong support for new legislation that would provide relief for hard-hit hotel workers until travel returns to pre-pandemic levels.

IFA Applauds the Introduction of the Back to Work Bonus Act

(WASHINGTON, APRIL 28) – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement supporting the introduction of the Back to Work Bonus Act in the Senate.

IFA NAMES 7 NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced the addition of seven new franchisors and franchisees to its Board of Directors.

IFA Applauds the Passage of PPP Extension Act of 2021

With the passage of the PPP Extension Act of 2021 today, the International Franchise Association released the following statement.

IFA Condemns Harassment and Violence Against the AAPI Community

Today, Robert Cresanti, IFA President & CEO, released the following statement condemning in the strongest terms the harassment and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION, BUSINESS COMMUNITY CALL ON CONGRESS TO PASS PPP EXTENSION ACT OF 2021

The International Franchise Association (IFA) and 93 other groups representing small business borrowers and lenders today announced their support of the bipartisan PPP Extension Act of 2021, urging Congress to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) filing deadline by two months, to May 31, to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the current health crisis.

IFA STATEMENT ON BIDEN JOINT EMPLOYER ANNOUNCEMENT

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement regarding the Department of Labor’s proposal to rescind the pro-business joint employer standard in favor of a much more expansive standard.

IFA STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF AMERICAN RELIEF PLAN

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement on the passage of the American Relief Plan COVID-19 relief legislation, which was today sent to President Joseph R. Biden for his signature.

IFA STATEMENT ON HOUSE PRO ACT VOTE

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement on the House passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act, far-reaching legislation that would drastically upend the American economy, particularly the franchise sector.

IFA Releases Statement in Support of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

Today, Matt Haller, IFA Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, released the following statement in support of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan.

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