By Jayson Pearl
At the 2025 Emerging Franchisor Conference, attendees were treated to a true masterclass in franchising fundamentals, led by industry veteran and IFA Past Chair, David Barr. In his session, “Franchise Fundamentals for Lasting Growth,” Barr drew from decades of experience – from restaurant frontlines to boardrooms – to help emerging franchisors cut through the noise, […]
By Jayson Pearl
November 11, 2025 | Nashville, TN — The 2025 Emerging Franchisor Conference opened with an energizing town hall focused on “Lessons in Leadership,” setting the tone for learning and connection among franchise founders and executives navigating the critical early years of growth. Moderated by Shane Evans, CFE, Co-Founder and CEO, Heights Wellness Retreat, the session […]
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 […]
By Jayson Pearl
By the International Franchise Association In the latest annual Gallup poll on Americans’ confidence in major institutions, small business once again ranks at the top of the list, with a remarkable 70% of U.S. adults expressing “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in America’s small businesses. This marks yet another year that […]
By Jayson Pearl
IFA Asks Treasury Department to Ensure Pet Grooming Franchises Are Eligible for “No Tax on Tips” Credit By: International Franchise Association As part of the International Franchise Association’s ongoing advocacy on behalf of franchised businesses, IFA has joined with industry stakeholders in a formal request to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to ensure that […]
By Jayson Pearl
By: International Franchise Association Protecting the Franchise Model: Why Congress Must Act Now on Joint Employer Reform Franchising is a uniquely American success story—fueling opportunity, empowering entrepreneurs, and driving local job creation. Across the country, over 831,000 franchise small businesses employ nearly 9 million Americans and generate nearly $900 billion in annual economic output. But […]
By Jayson Pearl
By the International Franchise Association (IFA) On July 4, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBBA) — a sweeping tax relief package and a major win for franchise businesses across the country. After months of advocacy, debate, and support from the franchise community, the legislation passed through Congress and was […]
By Jayson Pearl