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, […]

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 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 […]

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: 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 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 […]