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Alaska

The state of Alaska has 1,232 franchise locations, which employ 13,010 people. Alaska franchises generated $1.4 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

1,232

# of Franchise Locations

1.6%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

13,010

Employees Employed by Franchises

$1.4

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.7%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Alabama

The state of Alabama has 13,924 franchise locations, which employ 146,985 people. Alabama franchises generated $15.4 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

13,924

# of Franchise Locations

1.6%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

146,985

Employees Employed by Franchises

$15.4

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.7%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Arkansas

The state of Arkansas has 8,472 franchise locations, which employ 89,433 people. Arkansas franchises generated $9.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

8,472

# of Franchise Locations

0.4%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

89,433

Employees Employed by Franchises

$9.3

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.5%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Arizona

The state of Arizona has 19,358 franchise locations, which employ 204,346 people. Arizona franchises generated $21.7 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

19,358

# of Franchise Locations

2.6%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

204,346

Employees Employed by Franchises

$21.7

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.7%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

California

The state of California has 76,722 franchise locations, which employ 809,895 people. California franchises generated $84.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

76,722

# of Franchise Locations

0.7%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

809,905

Employees Employed by Franchises

$84.2

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.8%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Colorado

The state of Colorado has 18,786 franchise locations, which employ 198,313 people. Colorado franchises generated $20.9 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

18,786

# of Franchise Locations

2.2%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

198,313

Employees Employed by Franchises

$20.9

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.3%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Connecticut

The state of Connecticut has 8,252 franchise locations, which employ 87,108 people. Connecticut franchises generated $9.1 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

8,252

# of Franchise Locations

0.9%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

87,108

Employees Employed by Franchises

$9.10

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.0%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Delaware

The state of Delaware has 2,831 franchise locations, which employ 29,880 people. Delaware franchises generated $3.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

2,831

# of Franchise Locations

2.2%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

29,880

Employees Employed by Franchises

$3.2

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.3%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Florida

The state of Florida has 64,278 franchise locations, which employ 678,539 people. Florida franchises generated $71.8 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

64,278

# of Franchise Locations

2.4%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

678,539

Employees Employed by Franchises

$71.8

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.5%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Georgia

The state of Georgia has 32,729 franchise locations, which employ 345,491 people. Georgia franchises generated $36.5 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

32,729

# of Franchise Locations

2.2%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

345,491

Employees Employed by Franchises

$36.5

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.3%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Hawaii

The state of Hawaii has 2,811 franchise locations, which employ 29,678 people. Hawaii franchises generated $3.1 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

2,811

# of Franchise Locations

0.3%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

29,678

Employees Employed by Franchises

$3.10

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.4%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Iowa

The state of Iowa has 8,356 franchise locations, which employ 88,207 people. Iowa franchises generated $9.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

8,356

# of Franchise Locations

0.5%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

88,207

Employees Employed by Franchises

$9.2

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.6%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Idaho

The state of Idaho has 4,986 franchise locations, which employ 52,636 people. Idaho franchises generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

4,986

# of Franchise Locations

2.0%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

52,636

Employees Employed by Franchises

$5.5

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.1%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Illinois

The state of Illinois has 29,651 franchise locations, which employ 313,006 people. Illinois franchises generated $32.7 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

29,651

# of Franchise Locations

1.0%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

313,006

Employees Employed by Franchises

$32.7

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.1%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Indiana

The state of Indiana has 17,953 franchise locations, which employ 189,516 people. Indiana franchises generated $19.7 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

17,953

# of Franchise Locations

0.7%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

189,516

Employees Employed by Franchises

$19.7

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.8%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Kansas

The state of Kansas has 8,551 franchise locations, which employ 90,267 people. Kansas franchises generated $9.4 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

8,551

# of Franchise Locations

0.9%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

90,267

Employees Employed by Franchises

$9.4

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.0%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Kentucky

The state of Kentucky has 11,803 franchise locations, which employ 124,591 people. Kentucky franchises generated $13 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

11,803

# of Franchise Locations

1.0%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

124,591

Employees Employed by Franchises

$13.0

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.10%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Louisiana

The state of Louisiana has 11,979 franchise locations, which employ 126,450 people. Louisiana franchises generated $13.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

11,979

# of Franchise Locations

0.7%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

126,450

Employees Employed by Franchises

$13.20

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.8%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Massachusetts

The state of Massachusetts has 13,236 franchise locations, which employ 139,720 people. Massachusetts franchises generated $14.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

13,236

# of Franchise Locations

1.10%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

139,720

Employees Employed by Franchises

$14.6

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.20%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Maryland

The state of Maryland has 16,017 franchise locations, which employ 169,075 people. Maryland franchises generated $17.8 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

16,017

# of Franchise Locations

1.7%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

169,075

Employees Employed by Franchises

$17.8

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.8%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Maine

The state of Maine has 2,475 franchise locations, which employ 26,122 people. Maine franchises generated $2.7 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

2,475

# of Franchise Locations

1.0%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

26,122

Employees Employed by Franchises

$2.7

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.10%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Michigan

The state of Michigan has 24,585 franchise locations, which employ 259,530 people. Michigan franchises generated $27.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

24,585

# of Franchise Locations

1.5%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

259,530

Employees Employed by Franchises

$27.2

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.6%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Minnesota

The state of Minnesota has 14,757 franchise locations, which employ 155,783 people. Minnesota franchises generated $16.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

14,757

# of Franchise Locations

0.9%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

155,783

Employees Employed by Franchises

$16.2

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.0%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Missouri

The state of Missouri has 16,302 franchise locations, which employ 172,084 people. Missouri franchises generated $17.9 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

16,302

# of Franchise Locations

0.9%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

172,084

Employees Employed by Franchises

$17.9

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.0%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Mississippi

The state of Mississippi has 7,311 franchise locations, which employ 77,178 people. Mississippi franchises generated $8 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

7,311

# of Franchise Locations

0.3%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

77,178

Employees Employed by Franchises

$8.0

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.4%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Montana

The state of Montana has 3,270 franchise locations, which employ 34,516 people. Montana franchises generated $3.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

3,270

# of Franchise Locations

1.8%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

34,516

Employees Employed by Franchises

$3.6

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.9%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

North Carolina

The state of North Carolina has 30,829 franchise locations, which employ 325,441 people. North Carolina franchises generated $34.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

30,829

# of Franchise Locations

2.1%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

325,441

Employees Employed by Franchises

$34.30

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.2%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

North Dakota

The state of North Dakota has 2,454 franchise locations, which employ 25,904 people. North Dakota franchises generated $2.7 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

2,454

# of Franchise Locations

1.6%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

25,904

Employees Employed by Franchises

$2.7

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.7%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Nebraska

The state of Nebraska has 6,585 franchise locations, which employ 69,508 people. Nebraska franchises generated $7.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

6,585

# of Franchise Locations

1.5%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

69,508

Employees Employed by Franchises

$7.3

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.6%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

New Hampshire

The state of New Hampshire has 3,426 franchise locations, which employ 36,169 people. New Hampshire franchises generated $3.8 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

3,426

# of Franchise Locations

1.2%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

36,169

Employees Employed by Franchises

$3.8

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.3%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

New Jersey

The state of New Jersey has 22,336 franchise locations, which employ 235,785 people. New Jersey franchises generated $24.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

22,336

# of Franchise Locations

1.0%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

235,785

Employees Employed by Franchises

$24.6

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.1%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

New Mexico

The state of New Mexico has 5,080 franchise locations, which employ 53,624 people. New Mexico franchises generated $5.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

5,080

# of Franchise Locations

1.5%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

53,624

Employees Employed by Franchises

$5.6

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.6%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Nevada

The state of Nevada has 8,865 franchise locations, which employ 93,582 people. Nevada franchises generated $9.9 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

8,865

# of Franchise Locations

2.4%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

93,582

Employees Employed by Franchises

$9.9

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.5%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

New York

The state of New York has 31,791 franchise locations, which employ 335,597 people. New York franchises generated $35 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

31,791

# of Franchise Locations

1.0%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

335,597

Employees Employed by Franchises

$35.0

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.1%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Ohio

The state of Ohio has 29,429 franchise locations, which employ 316,588 people. Ohio franchises generated $33.1 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

29,429

# of Franchise Locations

1.2%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

316,588

Employees Employed by Franchises

$33.1

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.3%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Oklahoma

The state of Oklahoma has 11,210 franchise locations, which employ 118,333 people. Oklahoma franchises generated $12.4 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

11,210

# of Franchise Locations

1.8%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

118,333

Employees Employed by Franchises

$12.4

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.9%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Oregon

The state of Oregon has 9,677 franchise locations, which employ 102,150 people. Oregon franchises generated $10.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

9,677

# of Franchise Locations

0.5%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

102,150

Employees Employed by Franchises

$10.6

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.6%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Pennsylvania

The state of Pennsylvania has 29,006 franchise locations, which employ 306,193 people. Pennsylvania franchises generated $32 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

29,006

# of Franchise Locations

1.1%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

306,193

Employees Employed by Franchises

$32.0

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.2%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Rhode Island

The state of Rhode Island has 2,340 franchise locations, which employ 24,7000 people. Rhode Island franchises generated $2.6 billion in revenue in 2026.

State Overview (PDF)

2,340

# of Franchise Locations

1.4%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

24,700

Employees Employed by Franchises

$2.6

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.5%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

South Carolina

The state of South Carolina has 16,545 franchise locations, which employ 174,652 people. South Carolina franchises generated $18.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

16,545

# of Franchise Locations

1.5%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

174,652

Employees Employed by Franchises

$18.3

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.6%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

South Dakota

The state of South Dakota has 3,129 franchise locations, which employ 33,031 people. South Dakota franchises generated $3.5 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

3,129

# of Franchise Locations

2.9%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

33,031

Employees Employed by Franchises

$3.5

Billion Franchise Revenue

3.0%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Tennessee

The state of Tennessee has 20,673 franchise locations, which employ 218,235 people. Tennessee franchises generated $22.8 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

20,673

# of Franchise Locations

1.2%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

218,235

Employees Employed by Franchises

$22.8

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.3%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Texas

The state of Texas has 83,853 franchise locations, which employ 885,184 people. Texas franchises generated $93.8 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

83,854

# of Franchise Locations

2.6%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

885,184

Employees Employed by Franchises

$93.8

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.7%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Utah

The state of Utah has 9,931 franchise locations, which employ 104,830 people. Utah franchises generated $11.1 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

9,931

# of Franchise Locations

2.7%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

104,830

Employees Employed by Franchises

$11.1

Billion Franchise Revenue

2.8%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Virginia

The state of Virginia has 24,311 franchise locations, which employ 256,917 people. Virginia franchises generated $26.8 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

24,311

# of Franchise Locations

1.0%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

256,917

Employees Employed by Franchises

$26.8

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.10%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Vermont

The state of Vermont has 1,129 franchise locations, which employ 11,915 people. Vermont franchises generated $1.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

1,129

# of Franchise Locations

1.2%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

11,915

Employees Employed by Franchises

$1.20

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.30%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Washington

The state of Washington has 16,093 franchise locations, which employ 171,546 people. Washington franchises generated $17.7 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

16,093

# of Franchise Locations

0.7%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

171,546

Employees Employed by Franchises

$17.7

Billion Franchise Revenue

0.8%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin has 15,671 franchise locations, which employ 168,207 people. Wisconsin franchises generated $17.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

15,671

# of Franchise Locations

1.4%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

168,207

Employees Employed by Franchises

$17.3

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.5%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

West Virginia

The state of West Virginia has 3,724 franchise locations, which employ 39,828 people. West Virginia franchises generated $4.1 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

3,724

# of Franchise Locations

1.0%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

39,828

Employees Employed by Franchises

$4.10

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.10%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Wyoming

The state of Wyoming has 1,957 franchise locations, which employ 20,907 people. Wyoming franchises generated $2.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

State Overview (PDF)

1,957

# of Franchise Locations

0.9%

Franchise Location Growth Rate

20, 907

Employees Employed by Franchises

$2.2

Billion Franchise Revenue

1.0%

Franchise Revenue Growth Rate

Alaska

Alabama

Arkansas

Arizona

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Iowa

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Massachusetts

Maryland

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Mississippi

Montana

North Carolina

North Dakota

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

Nevada

New York

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Vermont

Washington

Wisconsin

West Virginia

Wyoming

Alaska

Alabama

IFA Urges Ways and Means Committee to Protect Franchises In Forthcoming Tax Debate

Arkansas

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Arizona

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California

IFA Applauds Signature of California Legislation to Improve Franchise Sales Disclosure

IFA Praises Passage Of California Franchise Seller Bill

Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

Florida

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Georgia

In Separate Resolutions, Georgia Legislature Honors IFA and Former IFA Chair Doc Cohen

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

Hawaii

Iowa

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

IFA Endorses Mike Braun for Governor and Jim Banks for U.S. Senate Ahead of Next Week’s Indiana Primary Elections

Kansas

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Kentucky

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of May Primary Elections

Louisiana

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Massachusetts

Maryland

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Maine

Michigan

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

Minnesota

IFA Applauds Veto of Job-Killing Minneapolis Labor Standards Board

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

Missouri

IFA Urges Missouri Legislature to Protect Franchised Businesses

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

Mississippi

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Montana

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North Carolina

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of June Primary Elections

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of May Primary Elections

North Dakota

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of June Primary Elections

Nebraska

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New Hampshire

New Jersey

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

New Mexico

Nevada

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New York

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

Pennsylvania

IFA Endorses Pennsylvania Reps. Joyce and Smucker Ahead of Next Week’s Primary Elections

Rhode Island

South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

IFA Applauds Court Ruling Overturning DOL Overtime Rule

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Applauds Court Ruling Overturning FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements

Utah

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Virginia

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of June Primary Elections

Vermont

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Washington

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Wisconsin

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West Virginia

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of November Election

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of August Primary Elections

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of June Primary Elections

Wyoming

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Alaska

Alabama

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Arkansas

Arizona

California

Sanna Shere, Burger King – California

Shannon Servor, GymGuyz – California

Joe Mabutas, AdvantaClean – California

Gloria Roach, Hammer and Nails – California

Debbie and Deon Boles, Office Evolution – California

Jyoti Sarolia, Ellis Hospitality – Temecula, CA

Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

Florida

IFA Open for Opportunity – Lisa Marie Swiatkowski, Brightstar Care

Brian Thompson, Metal Supermarkets – Tampa, FL

IFA Open for Opportunity – Azim Saju, HDG Hotels

Georgia

Sharon Estroff, Challenge Island – Georgia

Barbara Elliot, Decorating Den – Georgia

Open for Opportunity Takes on Atlanta

Hawaii

Iowa

IFA Open for Opportunity – Jerry Akers, Great Clips

Idaho

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Illinois

Cheston C. Syma, Sport Clips Haircuts – Texas & Illinois

Indiana

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Massachusetts

Maryland

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Maine

Michigan

IFA Open for Opportunity – Chris McCuiston, Goldfish Swim School

Minnesota

Jessica and Tyler Gustafson – Discover Strength Wayzata, Minnesota

Keith Shifrin, School of Rock – Minnesota

IFA Open for Opportunity – Tamra Kennedy, Taco John’s

Missouri

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Mississippi

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Montana

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North Carolina

John Alexander, STOP Restoration – North Carolina

Jim Ploughe, CertaPro Painters – North Carolina

Carolyn Thurston, Wisdom Senior Care – Raleigh, NC

North Dakota

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Nebraska

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New Hampshire

New Jersey

Jeanne Foster – Briad Group

Bonnie & Charles King – FASTSIGNS New Jersey

Clint Ehlers, FASTSIGNS – Willow Grove, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ

New Mexico

Jason Madden, The Entrepreneur’s Source – Albuquerque, NM

Nevada

Patricia Navarro-Issel: McDonald’s franchise

Nick Maldonado, Toro Taxes

Peter Guzman – Opa Group

Rep. Dina Titus – Nevada’s First Congressional District

Ama Balde – McDonald’s

Ashley Morris – Capriotti’s and Wing Zone

Zarko Stojankovski – Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Erin Grassmeyer: Open for Opportunity

Sam Stanovich – Big Chicken

New York

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Ohio

Ralph Ware, Real Property Management Valor of Northeast Ohio

Oklahoma

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Oregon

Dennis Hodge, CertaPro – Oregon

Pennsylvania

Gary Robins, SuperCuts – Pennslyvania

Clint Ehlers, FASTSIGNS – Willow Grove, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ

Tracy Panase, Just Between Friends – Pennsylvania

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Vashti Moore, Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce

Jeff Mulkey, Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner

Jody Lamb, FASTSIGNS Franchise Owner

Darrin Lawrence, FASTSIGNS Franchise Owner

Brad Stevenson, Chief Development Officer at Neighborly

Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI

Patrick Alcorn, Veterans Entrepreneur Program

Yolanda Stevenson, TaxiMom

Larissa Palatiere, Chicken Salad Chick

Ericka Garza, IFA Board Member

Becky Encinia, Chick-fil-A

Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth

Kristopher Stuart – Bloomin’ Blinds

Monica Feid – BizCom Associates

Shawn Glenn – FASTSIGNS

Shane Evans – Massage Heights

Sherry Rose – Stellar Brands

Rich Freddo, CertaPro Painters – Texas

Steven and Peggy Johns, Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Schertz, TX

Cheston C. Syma, Sport Clips Haircuts – Texas & Illinois

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Virginia

Sarah Love, Pure Barre – Virginia

Lou Schager, Mosquito Joe – Virginia

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Damon Dunn, Dunkin’ – Seattle, WA

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Alabama

S.B.138: Franchises; prohibit franchisor from requiring franchisee to operate on a religious day, exceptions provided

Region: Alabama
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Signed by the Governor
Sponsor List: AL Sen. Dan Roberts (R-AL-015)

Alaska

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Arizona

HB2038: franchises; relationships; definitions

Region: Arizona
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Second Reading
Sponsor List: AZ Rep. Stacey Travers (D-AZ-012)

Region: Arizona
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Second Reading
Sponsor List: AZ Sen. Analise Ortiz (D-AZ-024)

Arkansas

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

California

A.B.1345: Cartwright Act: restraint of trade.

Region: California
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: CA Assemb. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-CA-016)

Region: California
Stance: Support
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: CA Assemb. Blanca Rubio (D-CA-048)

Region: California
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: CA Assemb. Mia Bonta (D-CA-018)

Region: California
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Second Reading in Second Chamber
Sponsor List: CA Assemb. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-CA-004)

Region: California
Stance: Support
Issues: Franchise Broker Registration/Disclosure , Franchise Business Model
Status: Second Reading in Second Chamber
Sponsor List: CA Assemb. Alexandra "Ali" Macedo (R-CA-033)

HB26-1327: Large Employer Worker Health-Care Support

Region: Colorado
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: CO Sen. Kyle Mullica (D-CO-024), CO Rep. Lisa Feret (D-CO-024)

H.B.5492: An Act Concerning Limitations on the Use on Noncompete Agreements.

Region: Connecticut
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Non-Compete Agreements
Status: Reported Favorably by Committee
Sponsor List:

Region: Connecticut
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Labor & Employment, Predictable Scheduling
Status: Reported Favorably by Committee
Sponsor List:

Delaware

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

District Of Columbia

B26-0058: Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025

Region: District Of Columbia
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Hearing Scheduled
Sponsor List: DC CM Brianne Nadeau (D-DC-001)

Florida

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Georgia

S.B.376: "Georgia Restaurant Franchise Relations Act"; enact

Region: Georgia
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Introduced in Senate
Sponsor List: GA Sen. Randy Robertson (R-GA-029)

H.B.1264: RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Region: Hawaii
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: HI Rep. Ikaika Hussey (D-HI-029)

Region: Hawaii
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Labor & Employment, Predictable Scheduling
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: HI Sen. Karl Rhoads (D-HI-013)

Idaho

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Illinois

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Indiana

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Iowa

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Kansas

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Kentucky

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Louisiana

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Maine

L.D. 2049 (H.P. 1373): An Act to Clarify Indemnification When Seeking Remedy for Labor Law Violations

Region: Maine
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Failed by Committee
Sponsor List: ME Rep. Matthew Beck (D-ME-122)

H.B.0103: Consumer Protection - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Waivers

Region: Maryland
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Signed by the Governor
Sponsor List: MD Del. Vaughn Stewart (D-MD-019)

Region: Maryland
Stance: Support
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Registration Delays/Inconsistencies
Status: Signed by the Governor
Sponsor List: MD Sen. Pamela "Pam" Beidle (D-MD-032)

Region: Maryland
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Registration Delays/Inconsistencies
Status: Signed by the Governor
Sponsor List: MD Del. Marc Korman (D-MD-016)

S571: An Act to reduce waste and recycling costs in the commonwealth

Region: Massachusetts
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Reported Favorably by Committee
Sponsor List: MA Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Middlesex and Suffolk)

Region: Massachusetts
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Hearing Scheduled
Sponsor List: MA Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-MA-Massachusetts House 1st Hampshire)

Region: Massachusetts
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: MA Sen. Jacob "Jake" Oliveira (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester)

Region: Massachusetts
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Reported Favorably by Committee
Sponsor List: MA Sen. William "Will" Brownsberger (D-MA-Massachusetts Senate Suffolk and Middlesex)

H.B.4040: Labor: fair employment practices; certain noncompete agreements; prohibit employers from requiring employees to enter into unless certain conditions are met. Amends sec. 4a of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.774a).

Region: Michigan
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Non-Compete Agreements
Status: Referred to Committee
Sponsor List: MI Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-MI-061)

H.F.34: Fair Competition Act established, monopsony power regulated, price increases prohibited, price discrimination prohibited, enforcement authority provided, and civil and criminal penalties modified and established.

Region: Minnesota
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: MN Rep. Emma Greenman (D-MN-063B)

Region: Minnesota
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: MN Sen. Bonnie Westlin (D-MN-042)

Region: Minnesota
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: MN Rep. Erin Koegel (D-MN-039A)

Region: Minnesota
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: MN Sen. Matt Klein (D-MN-053)

Mississippi

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Missouri

S.B. 1363: Creates new provision relating to joint employers

Region: Missouri
Stance: Support
Issues: "Good" Joint Employer Standard, Franchise Business Model, Missouri
Status: Referred to Committee
Sponsor List: MO Sen. Nick Schroer (R-MO-002)

Region: Missouri
Stance: Support
Issues: "Good" Joint Employer Standard, Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Committee
Sponsor List: MO Rep. Matthew Overcast (R-MO-155)

Montana

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Nebraska

L.B.941: Exclude certain franchisors from being considered employers under certain labor laws

Region: Nebraska
Stance: Support
Issues: "Good" Joint Employer Standard, Franchise Business Model, Nebraska
Status: Hearing Scheduled
Sponsor List: NE Sen. Loren Lippincott (NE-034)

Nevada

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

New Hampshire

H.B.1789: Relative to Extended Producer Responsibility.

Region: New Hampshire
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Reported Unfavorably by Committee
Sponsor List: NH Rep. Lucius Parshall (D-NH-New Hampshire House Cheshire 08)

A.680: Prohibits local units of government from adopting increased minimum wage and mandatory paid sick leave for private employers.

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Labor & Employment, Minimum Wage & Benefits
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Gregory McGuckin (R-NJ-010), NJ Assemb. Paul Kanitra (R-NJ-010)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Business Regulations & Operations, Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. John DiMaio (R-NJ-023)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Joint Employer Standard
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Victoria "Vicky" Flynn (R-NJ-013)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Clinton Calabrese (D-NJ-036), NJ Assemb. Alixon Collazos-Gill (D-NJ-027), NJ Assemb. William Spearman (D-NJ-005)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. James "Jim" Kennedy (D-NJ-022), NJ Assemb. Alixon Collazos-Gill (D-NJ-027)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Alixon Collazos-Gill (D-NJ-027)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Labor & Employment, Minimum Wage & Benefits , Taxation
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Donald "Don" Guardian (R-NJ-002)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Labor & Employment, Minimum Wage & Benefits
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Latham Tiver (R-NJ-008)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Economic Development, Opportunity Zones/Grant Funding
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Anthony "Tony" Bucco (R-NJ-025)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. John McKeon (D-NJ-027), NJ Sen. Bob Smith (D-NJ-017)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Bob Smith (D-NJ-017)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Raj Mukherji (D-NJ-032), NJ Sen. Bob Smith (D-NJ-017)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Labor & Employment, Minimum Wage & Benefits , Taxation
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Latham Tiver (R-NJ-008)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Louis "Lou" Greenwald (D-NJ-006)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Robert "Rob" Karabinchak (D-NJ-018), NJ Assemb. Sterley Stanley (D-NJ-018), NJ Assemb. William Spearman (D-NJ-005)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Economic Development, Opportunity Zones/Grant Funding
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Brian Bergen (R-NJ-026)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-NJ-039), NJ Sen. Michael "Mike" Testa (R-NJ-001)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Support
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Vin Gopal (D-NJ-011), NJ Sen. Michael "Mike" Testa (R-NJ-001)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Britnee Timberlake (D-NJ-034)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Bob Smith (D-NJ-017), NJ Sen. Vin Gopal (D-NJ-011)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Withdrawn
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Raj Mukherji (D-NJ-032)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. Sterley Stanley (D-NJ-018), NJ Assemb. Robert "Rob" Karabinchak (D-NJ-018)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Reported by Assembly Committee
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. William Sampson (D-NJ-031), NJ Assemb. William Spearman (D-NJ-005)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Signed by the Governor
Sponsor List: NJ Assemb. William Sampson (D-NJ-031), NJ Sen. Raj Mukherji (D-NJ-032), NJ Sen. M. Teresa "Teresa" Ruiz (D-NJ-029), NJ Assemb. William Spearman (D-NJ-005)

Region: New Jersey
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NJ Sen. Anthony "Tony" Bucco (R-NJ-025), NJ Sen. Raj Mukherji (D-NJ-032)

New Mexico

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

New York

S.7481: Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Labor & Employment, Labor Standards Board, Unionization
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-NY-013)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Labor & Employment, Labor Standards Board, Unionization
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Harry Bronson (D-NY-138)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Non-Compete Agreements
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Former Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-NY-027)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Labor & Employment, Predictable Scheduling
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Cordell Cleare (D-NY-030)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Non-Compete Agreements
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-NY-081)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Labor & Employment, Predictable Scheduling
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Former Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-NY-027)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Replaced With a Substituted Wholesale
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Deborah Glick (D-NY-066)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Labor & Employment
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (D-NY-034)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Labor & Employment
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Shelley Mayer (D-NY-037)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Jabari Brisport (D-NY-025)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Chantel Jackson (D-NY-079)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Monica Martinez (D-NY-004)

Region: New York
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Dean Murray (R-NY-003)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Kevin Parker (D-NY-021)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D-NY-141)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Liz Krueger (D-NY-028)

Region: New York
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Labor & Employment, Minimum Wage & Benefits
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Phil Steck (D-NY-110)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Labor & Employment, Predictable Scheduling
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Nily Rozic (D-NY-025)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Business Regulations & Operations, Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Khaleel Anderson (D-NY-031)

Region: New York
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Assemb. Anil "AJ" Beephan (R-NY-105)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Labor & Employment, Predictable Scheduling
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Julia Salazar (D-NY-018)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Reported by Committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Pete Harckham (D-NY-040)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Former Sen. Michael "Mike" Gianaris (D-NY-012)

Region: New York
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: NY Sen. Rob Rolison (R-NY-039)

Region: New York
Stance: Oppose
Issues:
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: NY Former Sen. Michael "Mike" Gianaris (D-NY-012)

H882: Break Free From Plastic & Forever Chemicals.

Region: North Carolina
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: NC Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-NC-061), NC Rep. Deb Butler (D-NC-018), NC Rep. Renee Price (D-NC-050), NC Rep. Julia Greenfield (D-NC-100)

North Dakota

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Ohio

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Oklahoma

S.B.521: Franchises; modifying definition; updating statutory reference. Effective date.

Region: Oklahoma
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Franchise Relationships/Agreements
Status: Reported Favorably by Committee
Sponsor List: OK Sen. Todd Gollihare (R-OK-012), OK Rep. Mike Dobrinski (R-OK-059)

Oregon

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Pennsylvania

S.B.548: An Act providing for fair workweek employment standards and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

Region: Pennsylvania
Stance: Monitoring
Issues: Business Regulations & Operations, Labor & Employment, Predictable Scheduling
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: PA Sen. Nikil Saval (D-PA-001)

Region: Pennsylvania
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: PA Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-PA-045)

Region: Pennsylvania
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Anti-Trust/Abuse of Dominance, Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: PA Rep. Tim Briggs (D-PA-149)

H.B.7910: An Act Relating To Health And Safety -- Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging And Paper Act (Creates The Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging And Paper Program For The Recycling Of Packaging And Paper Products.)

Region: Rhode Island
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Hearing Scheduled
Sponsor List: RI Rep. Grace Diaz (D-RI-011), RI Rep. Julie Casimiro (D-RI-031), RI Rep. June Speakman (D-RI-068), RI Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D-RI-046), RI Rep. Raymond "Ray" Hull (D-RI-006), RI Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-RI-019), RI Rep. Arthur "Art" Handy (D-RI-018), RI Rep. David Bennett (D-RI-020), RI Rep. Carol McEntee (D-RI-033), RI Rep. Lauren Carson (D-RI-075)

S.B.1007: Franchise businesses

Region: South Carolina
Stance: Support
Issues: "Good" Joint Employer Standard, Franchise Business Model, South Carolina
Status: Referred to Committee
Sponsor List: SC Sen. Tom Davis (R-SC-046)

South Dakota

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Tennessee

HB0600: Solid Waste Disposal - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which requires producers of goods to participate in a responsibility organization for recycling, reuse, and composting of certain packaging material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211. Conference Committee Reports

Region: Tennessee
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: TN Rep. Michael Hale (R-TN-040)

Region: Tennessee
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Reported Favorably by Committee
Sponsor List: TN Sen. Heidi Campbell (D-TN-020), TN Sen. Steve Southerland (R-TN-009)

Texas

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Utah

There are no active bills to track in this state. For the complete list of high priority bills, check the IFA tracker on Quorum.

Vermont

H.713: An act relating to raising the minimum wage for employees working for a national fast food chain

Region: Vermont
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: VT Rep. William "Will" Greer (D-VT-008)

H.B. 962: Employer seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees; prohibited, etc.

Region: Virginia
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Labor & Employment, Predictable Scheduling
Status: Left Unfinished
Sponsor List: VA Del. Leslie Mehta (D-VA-073)

Region: Virginia
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Non-Compete Agreements
Status: Signed by the Governor
Sponsor List: VA Del. Dan Helmer (D-VA-010)

Region: Virginia
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model, Non-Compete Agreements
Status: Signed by the Governor
Sponsor List: VA Sen. Christopher "Chris" Head (R-VA-003)

HB 1071: Implementing strategies to achieve higher recycling rates within Washington's existing solid waste management system.

Region: Washington
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Hearing Scheduled
Sponsor List: WA Rep. Jake Fey (D-WA-027)

Region: Washington
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: WA Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-WA-030)

Region: Washington
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Hearing Scheduled
Sponsor List: WA Sen. Emily Alvarado (D-WA-034)

Region: Washington
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: WA Rep. Monica Stonier (D-WA-049)

Region: Washington
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to House committee
Sponsor List: WA Rep. Liz Berry (D-WA-036)

Region: Washington
Stance: Support
Issues: Business Regulations & Operations
Status: Became Public Law
Sponsor List: WA Rep. Larry Springer (D-WA-045)

West Virginia

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Wisconsin

AB772: Relating to: packaging reduction and recycling, creating a producer responsibility program, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Region: Wisconsin
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Assembly committee
Sponsor List: WI Rep. Darrin Madison (D-WI-010), WI Rep. Randy Udell (D-WI-047), WI Rep. Joan Fitzgerald (D-WI-046), WI Rep. Priscilla Prado (D-WI-009), WI Rep. Margaret Arney (D-WI-018), WI Rep. Ben DeSmidt (D-WI-065), WI Rep. Vincent "Vinnie" Miresse (D-WI-071), WI Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-WI-054), WI Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-WI-020), WI Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-WI-079), WI Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-WI-019), WI Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-WI-052), WI Rep. Supreme "Moore" Moore Omokunde (D-WI-017), WI Rep. Alex Joers (D-WI-081)

Region: Wisconsin
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Extended Producer Responsibility
Status: Referred to Senate committee
Sponsor List: WI Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-WI-003), WI Sen. Chris Larson (D-WI-007)

Region: Wisconsin
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Reported Favorably by Committee
Sponsor List: WI Sen. Andre Jacque (R-WI-001), WI Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-WI-002)

Region: Wisconsin
Stance: Oppose
Issues: Franchise Business Model
Status: Placed on Assembly Calendar
Sponsor List: WI Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-WI-087), WI Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R-WI-060), WI Rep. Daniel "Dan" Knodl (R-WI-024), WI Rep. Robert "Rob" Brooks (R-WI-059), WI Rep. David "Dave" Murphy (R-WI-056), WI Rep. Ron Tusler (R-WI-003)

Wyoming

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