Category: IFA Thought Leadership
Franchise Fundamentals for Lasting Growth: A Masterclass with David Barr
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, […]
5 Leadership Lessons from the Emerging Franchisor Conference Town Hall
By Jayson Pearl
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 […]
Franchising at the Heart of America’s Most Trusted Institution: Small Business
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 […]
Ensuring Pet Grooming Franchises Are Eligible for “No Tax on Tips” Credit
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 […]
Protecting the Franchise Model: Why Congress Must Act Now on Joint Employer Reform
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 […]
What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Franchising: 5 Things Franchisees Need to Know
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 […]
10 Things You’ll Love About IFA’s New Franchise.org
By Jayson Pearl