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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/10/ifa-opposes-franchise-bill-in-pennsylvania/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/10/multi-unit-franchisee-elected-to-secretary-of-the-ifa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/10/ten-franchise-leaders-named-to-the-ifa-board/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/10/ifa-files-friend-of-court-brief-supporting-rhea-lana-riner-against-u-s-department-of-labor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-10-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/09/sen-lamar-alexander-and-rep-john-kline-named-as-recipients-of-the-2015-ifa-legislator-of-the-year-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-30T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/09/former-ifa-chairman-doc-cohen-named-2015-ifa-franpac-mvp-at-franchi-action-network-annual-meeting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-29T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/09/ifa-issues-statement-in-response-to-ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals-ruling-in-seattle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/09/ifa-issues-statement-in-response-to-ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals-ruling-in-seattle-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/09/ifa-president-ceo-steve-caldeira-announces-he-is-stepping-down/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/09/ifa-statement-on-the-passing-of-fred-deluca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/09/ifa-and-15-franchisee-associations-unite-in-opposition-to-overtime-regulations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-09-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/08/ifa-seeks-labor-department-explanation-of-applying-a-new-joint-employer-standard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/08/ifa-warns-st-louis-to-reject-discriminatory-wage-hike/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/08/ifa-responds-to-the-u-s-court-of-appeals-home-health-care-ruling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/08/ifas-legal-appeal-of-seattles-franchise-discrimination-continues-with-oral-arguments-sept-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-08-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/07/ifa-issues-statement-on-introduction-of-damaging-franchise-business-guaranteed-loans-legislation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/07/ifa-new-franchise-legislation-would-hamper-franchisee-rights-not-protect-them/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/07/ifa-asks-congress-to-prevent-shutdown-of-sba-7a-loan-program-to-continue-critical-funding-for-small-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/07/ifa-issues-statement-in-response-to-ny-wage-board-decision/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-22T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/07/ifa-cautions-department-of-labor-on-radical-new-guidance-on-employee-classification/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-07-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/06/ifa-strongly-opposes-new-overtime-regulation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-30T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/06/ifa-responds-to-king-v-burwell-decision-highlights-opportunities-as-court-upholds-health-care-subsidies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/06/ifa-opens-expo-with-new-issue-advocacy-campaign-highlighting-positive-economic-impact-of-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/06/arizona-files-brief-in-support-of-ifa-lawsuit-seeking-to-stop-franchise-discrimination-in-seattle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/06/ifa-joins-restaurant-associations-to-form-coalition-to-save-new-york-franchises-from-discriminatory-wage-hike/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/06/ifa-calls-on-hillary-clinton-to-recognize-that-franchise-businesses-offer-a-fair-shot-to-the-american-dream/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/06/ifa-applauds-passage-of-pro-franchisee-bill-in-louisiana-legislature/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-06-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/05/ifa-responds-to-seiu-petition-to-manufacture-a-crisis-in-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/05/ifa-opposes-current-form-of-damaging-california-franchise-legislation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-14T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/05/ifa-calls-for-additional-transparency-following-release-of-nlrb-joint-employer-advice-memorandum-in-freshii-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/05/ifa-social-highlights-mother-and-father-entrepreneurs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/05/ifa-responds-to-appeal-of-vacated-dol-companion-care-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/05/ifa-warns-new-york-to-reject-discriminatory-wage-increase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-05-07T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/04/ifa-says-franchisees-proudly-show-high-levels-of-satisfaction-and-contract-renewal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-30T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/04/ifa-adds-senior-publishing-manager-to-its-communications-and-marketing-efforts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/04/ifa-and-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-applaud-tennessee-law-clarifying-franchisee-franchisor-relations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-20T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/04/ifa-and-franchisee-leaders-oppose-california-franchise-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/04/on-tax-day-ifa-encourages-lawmakers-to-consider-comprehensive-tax-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/04/ifa-submits-recommendations-to-improve-the-sba-loan-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-04-07T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/03/ifa-to-appeal-in-federal-circuit-court-to-stop-seattles-discrimination-against-franchises/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-20T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/03/ifa-supports-congressional-action-to-disapprove-of-nlrb-ambush-election-rules/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-19T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/03/ifa-vows-to-keep-fighting-to-halt-seattles-discrimination-against-local-franchise-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/03/ifa-seeks-injunction-to-halt-seattles-discrimination-against-small-business-franchise-owners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/02/ifa-partners-with-constant-contact-for-email-and-online-marketing-solutions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/02/ifa-lauds-house-for-bill-to-bring-tax-certainty-to-small-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/02/ifa-applauds-reintroduction-of-national-labor-relations-board-reform-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/02/ifa-president-ceo-lauds-launch-of-local-business-coalition-to-combat-expansion-of-joint-employer-definition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-welcomes-air-force-veteran-as-new-vetfran-program-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-urges-president-obama-to-focus-on-policies-to-help-small-businesses-grow-and-create-jobs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-20T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-responds-to-court-decision-vacating-companion-care-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-14T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-applauds-bipartisan-congressional-support-for-the-regulatory-accountability-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-names-michael-layman-vice-president-of-regulatory-affairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-supports-legislation-encouraging-veteran-employment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-09T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-calls-on-congress-for-a-return-to-40-hour-work-week-in-health-care-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-supports-senate-passage-of-terrorism-risk-insurance-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2015/01/ifa-statement-on-temporary-stay-for-remaining-overtime-regulations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-02T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/ifa-statement-on-court-ruling-vacating-dol-overtime-regulations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-22T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/ifa-launches-labor-workforce-resource-site-for-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/ifa-statement-on-nlrb-joint-employer-complaint-against-mcdonalds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/networking-at-your-fingertips/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-18T15:50:23+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/ifa-applauds-final-passage-of-federal-government-spending-package/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/linkedin-starter-kit-12-pointers-for-franchise-prospects/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-12T08:11:32+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/ifa-releases-statement-on-nlrb-ambush-election-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/ifa-calls-on-senate-to-renew-key-tax-extenders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/12/ifa-responds-to-labor-unions-hidden-agenda-behind-planned-fast-food-protests/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-01T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/the-importance-of-technology-investments-to-ensuring-growth-and-efficiency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T11:08:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/podcasting-as-content-marketing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T11:03:27+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/leveraging-your-digital-content-marketing-to-nurture-your-leads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T10:52:46+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/location-location-location-can-your-customers-find-their-local-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T10:44:36+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/the-role-of-video-in-franchise-development-digital-marketing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T10:38:59+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/21st-century-technology-attracts-21st-century-criminals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T10:32:27+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/disruptive-technology-opportunities-threats-or-distractions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T10:26:53+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/ibeacons-how-they-work-and-how-they-can-increase-leads-for-franchise-brands/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T10:19:01+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/ifa-welcomes-new-team-members-to-help-meet-growing-challenges-and-opportunities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/ifa-opposed-nlrb-nominee-withdrawn-by-white-house/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/five-ways-franchisees-can-increase-their-profitability/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T13:10:02+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/three-reasons-to-own-a-cruise-franchise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-06T11:07:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/ifas-kevin-blanchard-appointed-to-u-s-small-business-administration-advisory-committee-of-veterans-business-affairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-04T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/11/privacy-data-security-and-a-reinvigorated-india-an-excellent-opportunity-for-franchise-investment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-03T11:25:23+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/why-you-should-recruit-veterans-as-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-30T17:12:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/ifa-names-aslam-khan-as-2014-entrepreneur-of-the-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/ifa-names-four-franchise-industry-leaders-to-its-board-of-directors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/yoshino-nakajima-is-recipient-of-ifas-bonny-levine-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/how-to-make-big-data-work-for-you/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-24T11:56:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/a-reinvigorated-india-an-excellent-opportunity-for-franchise-investment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-24T11:44:41+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/how-to-set-up-a-franchise-business-in-brazil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-24T11:38:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/franchising-makes-gains-in-manila/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-24T11:05:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/frontloading-success-increase-quality-new-owner-agreements/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-24T10:53:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/grow-your-franchise-system-four-sba-loan-tips-for-getting-your-candidates-funded/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2014-10-24T09:50:58+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/ifa-and-ncsa-work-together-for-cyber-security/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/10/ifa-educational-foundation-launches-young-entrepreneurs-in-franchising-global-competition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-22T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-10-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-09-19T14:38:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-09-19T13:54:18+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-09-19T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/09/ifa-applauds-bill-to-reform-the-national-labor-relations-board/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-09-15T13:48:10+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-09-15T11:15:19+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/09/record-retention-what-to-keep-and-where-to-put-it/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-15T10:51:45+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-09-15T10:14:16+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/09/ifa-urges-senate-committee-to-reject-appointment-of-sharon-block-to-nlrb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/09/ifa-responds-to-union-led-protests-at-franchise-restaurants-nationwide/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-04T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/ifa-lauds-dominos-decision-by-california-supreme-court/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-30T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/the-psychology-of-healthy-franchise-relations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T16:18:47+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-franchise-employment-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T16:07:10+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/finding-and-using-mobile-apps-during-your-convention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T15:57:34+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/keeping-attendees-engaged-during-your-franchise-convention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T15:39:30+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/adding-vitality-to-your-meetings-agenda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-26T15:20:32+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/ifa-statement-regarding-senate-passage-of-california-senate-bill-610/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-22T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/ifa-amps-up-defense-of-franchise-industry-through-partnership-with-job-creators-network/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-20T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/drive-franchise-development-through-linkedin-social-selling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T12:32:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/setting-your-franchise-up-for-veteran-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T12:21:35+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/expanding-into-india-and-mexico/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T11:47:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/avoid-disaster-overseas-with-a-few-simple-steps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T11:28:30+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/people-and-news-briefs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-15T10:01:51+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/ifa-receives-top-asae-honor-for-veterans-transition-franchise-program-vetfran/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-local-marketing-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-07T12:28:12+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/ifa-seeks-injunction-to-halt-seattles-discrimination-against-small-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-06T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/franchising-is-under-attack/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-01T10:56:56+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/08/ifa-statement-on-blacklisting-businesses-from-federal-contracts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-08-01T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/ifa-statement-on-nlrb-declaring-mcdonalds-corporation-a-joint-employer%c2%9d/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-29T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/ifa-applauds-house-vote-to-reauthorize-brand-usa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/ifa-statement-on-extension-of-food-inventory-donation-tax-deduction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/ifa-statement-on-permanently-extending-bonus-depreciation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/congress-can-do-more-to-help-veterans-transition-to-the-private-sector/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-10T10:13:44+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/aligning-the-needs-of-the-brand-and-its-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-10T09:52:37+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/translation-process-management-best-practices/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-10T09:38:36+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/real-estate-a-fundamental-part-of-international-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-10T09:32:59+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/foreign-investors-a-market-of-prospective-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-10T09:25:02+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/ifa-commends-chicago-task-force-for-even-handed-recommendation-on-minimum-wage-increase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-09T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/statement-from-the-ifa-on-chicago-minimum-wage-working-groups-recommendation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/international-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-03T16:34:13+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/07/the-thirst-for-international-data-on-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-07-03T16:12:27+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-applauds-supreme-court-decision-finding-obama-recess-nlrb-appointments-illegal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/a-new-era-in-franchising-continues-to-emerge-should-a-more-balanced-franchise-agreement-play-a-role/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T11:13:42+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-issues-statement-on-proposed-overtime-regulations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-20T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/prepare-to-grow-your-business-5-things-you-can-do-this-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-19T15:19:23+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/two-reports-show-franchise-growth-expected-to-increase-at-fastest-rate-in-five-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-19T09:00:43+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/heating-up-unexpected-franchise-models-that-benefit-during-the-summer-months/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T15:20:14+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/being-a-diversity-focused-business-is-no-longer-an-option/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T11:56:17+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-fights-patent-trolls-posing-threats-to-the-franchise-industry-and-the-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T11:49:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifas-public-affairs-conference-get-up-close-and-personal-with-your-lawmakers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T11:45:04+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/engaging-military-and-veteran-communities-with-your-brand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T11:33:31+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/using-social-media-to-promote-franchise-development/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T11:25:22+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/local-is-the-new-national/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T11:17:41+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/pr-campaigns-to-pump-up-your-lead-generation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T10:57:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/expanding-your-franchise-system-into-canada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T10:50:48+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/seeding-talent-%e2%88%92-helping-multi-unit-franchisees-to-expand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T10:45:27+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/10-tips-for-narrowing-the-field-when-hiring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T10:35:10+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/the-lending-gap-is-diminishing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T10:19:48+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/what-the-current-economic-climate-means-for-diversity-programs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T10:13:08+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/diversity-and-women-franchise-owner-profiles-we-are-not-invisible/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T09:51:34+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/diversity-and-inclusion-are-critical-to-stay-relevant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T09:30:13+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-asks-chicago-city-council-to-treat-franchisees-as-the-small-businesses-they-are/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-statement-on-federal-contractor-minimum-wage-rules/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/congressional-subcommittees-investigate-aca-employer-reporting-and-individual-tax-credits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-12T14:46:50+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-statement-on-passage-of-h-r-4457-the-americas-small-business-tax-relief-act-of-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-files-lawsuit-against-seattle-for-equal-treatment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-statement-on-proposed-buffett-rule%c2%9d/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-names-franchisee-relations-executive-to-senior-management-ranks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-02T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/06/ifa-to-file-lawsuit-against-unfair-and-discriminatory-seattle-minimum-wage-plan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-06-02T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/05/ifa-opposes-minimum-wage-proposals-in-seattle-that-would-destroy-the-franchise-business-model/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-20T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/05/ifa-highlights-importance-of-franchising-during-sba-national-small-business-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/05/ifa-statement-on-failed-minimum-wage-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-06T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/05/linking-veterans-and-multi-unit-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-05-01T13:30:33+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/ifa-opposes-legislation-to-raise-federal-minimum-wage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-29T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/ifa-statement-on-david-weil-confirmation-to-u-s-department-of-labor-wage-hour-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/ready-set-and-growing-strong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-24T15:00:07+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/on-third-anniversary-of-white-house-joining-forces-program-ifa-highlights-achievements-of-veterans-in-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/the-value-of-multi-unit-franchisees-being-involved-in-ifa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-11T17:01:49+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/ifa-statement-maine-state-senate-rejects-ld-1458-minority-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/the-significance-of-the-save-american-workers-act-to-franchises/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-04T09:47:44+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/ifa-applauds-house-of-representatives-for-passing-the-save-american-workers-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-03T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/04/ifa-calls-for-a-return-to-40-hour-work-week-in-health-care-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-04-02T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/ifa-applauds-senate-confirmation-of-maria-contreras-sweet-to-lead-small-business-administration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/are-you-staying-connected/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-26T14:25:38+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/regulation-nation-a-key-theme-for-ifas-legal-symposium/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/robert-cresanti-to-lead-government-relations-and-public-policy-for-the-ifa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-19T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/ifa-statement-on-obamas-use-of-executive-authority-to-expand-overtime-eligibility/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/franchising-worlds-legal-update-at-a-glance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-12T15:45:24+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/ifa-statement-following-senate-committee-hearing-on-minimum-wage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/ifa-statement-on-aca-reporting-final-rules/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-07T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/03/ifa-applauds-senate-small-business-entrepreneurship-cmte-on-confirmation-for-maria-contreras-sweet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-03-05T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/ifa-applauds-chairman-camp-on-latest-tax-reform-discussion-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/ifa-board-provides-2-million-grant-as-seed-for-a-10-million-capital-campaign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/steve-joyce-assumes-ifa-chairmanship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/marianne-p-murphy-receives-ifas-womens-franchise-committee-crystal-compass-honor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/glossary-of-franchising-terms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-12T14:10:48+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/employer-mandate-provides-relief-for-some-but-more-changes-still-needed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-11T14:43:33+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/ifa-social-sector-task-force-to-launch-mentor-network/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-10T09:57:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/ifa-opens-first-franchise-resource-center-in-green-bay/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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