3 Ways the Continued Government Shutdown Will Impact Franchising November 1, 2025 By Katherine Patterson 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 […]
What Makes a Good Franchise Development Website? April 10, 2025 By Heather Bartlow A strong franchise development website is an indispensable part of the lead generation process. For many potential franchisees, a brand’s website is their first impression of the franchise opportunity. Every aspect of your franchise development website—from effective graphics, video and copy to the placement of your inquiry form to informative financial details—should pay off in […]
Plan Early and Plan Often for Your Integrated Franchise Development PR Strategy March 6, 2025 By Sara Williamson
IFA Congratulates Lori Chavez-DeRemer For Bipartisan Senate HELP Committee Vote February 27, 2025 By Greg Cory
IFA Member Testifies on Importance of SBA Loans To Franchise Community February 12, 2025 By Greg Cory
IFA Calls on U.S. Senate to Confirm Doug Collins as Secretary of Veterans Affairs January 31, 2025 By Greg Cory
IFA Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary January 16, 2025 By Greg Cory Says Trump’s nominee has shown her support for franchising; IFA pledges to work alongside Chavez-DeRemer to enact a pro-worker and small business growth agenda driven by commonsense regulations and tax relief that empowers America’s 830,000 franchise small businesses
IFA Releases 2025 Roadmap For Small Business Growth January 8, 2025 By Greg Cory From extending pro-small business policies to establishing an appropriate joint employer standard, IFA outlines pro-franchising initiatives aimed at boosting a proven model that provides good jobs with higher wages, upward mobility and opportunity to those pursuing the American Dream
IFA Statement on FTC Junk Fee Rule December 17, 2024 By Greg Cory In issuing a narrowly tailored final rule, Commission scales back original one-size-fits-all approach that failed to consider adverse economic impact to franchised businesses across industries, reflects concerns raised by IFA in comments and testimony during rulemaking process