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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/ifa-responds-to-new-delays-in-employer-mandate-for-some-small-employers-but-not-others/</loc>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/ifa-issues-statement-on-proposed-ambush-elections-rule/</loc>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/02/ifa-praises-efforts-by-house-ways-means-committee-to-fix-definition-of-full-time-in-aca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-02-04T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/01/ifa-applauds-house-republican-announcement-today-advancing-immigration-reform/</loc>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/01/ifa-statement-on-presidents-plan-to-nominate-new-head-of-the-sba/</loc>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/01/five-customer-service-practices-to-bring-to-ifas-trade-shows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2014/01/ifa-pleased-with-nlrb-decision-not-to-appeal-courts-decision-on-poster-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-01-06T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/12/5-reasons-to-buy-a-franchise-for-christmas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-23T14:19:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/12/ifa-applauds-bipartisan-legislation-to-boost-franchise-small-business-ownership-opportunities-for-veterans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/12/ifa-applauds-bipartisan-budget-deal-calls-for-pro-growth-agenda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/12/ifa-statement-on-legislation-to-amend-u-s-patent-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-06T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/12/ifa-responds-to-protests-at-quick-service-franchise-restaurants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-12-05T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/ifa-statement-on-delay-of-small-business-health-options-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/5-catalysts-driving-the-in-home-senior-care-industrys-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-22T08:52:24+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/international-committee-chair-and-board-member-represent-ifa-at-uae-franchise-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-20T15:05:28+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/ifa-advertising-delivers-results/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/ifa-recognized-with-veteran-and-military-spouse-employment-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-14T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/ifa-u-s-chamber-survey-shows-employers-facing-higher-costs-reducing-full-time-jobs-due-to-aca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/ifas-trade-shows-build-your-brands-presence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/how-ifas-vetfran-complements-the-franchise-model/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/6-secrets-to-retaining-your-best-employees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-08T12:06:21+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/former-defense-secretary-and-cia-director-leon-panetta-to-headline-ifas-annual-convention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-06T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/11/ifa-reports-over-151000-veterans-and-military-spouses-have-entered-franchising-since-2011/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-11-05T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/ifa-names-new-international-affairs-director/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/1000th-cfe-graduate-to-highlight-ifa-convention-join-the-celebration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/ifa-fights-harmful-pennsylvania-franchising-relationship-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/ifas-fasttrack-get-competitive-intelligence-now/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/register-today-for-ifas-54th-annual-convention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/supplier-forum-growing-key-instrument-of-ifa-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/5-pillars-of-killer-conventions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-17T08:57:28+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/ifa-statement-regarding-resolution-to-reopen-government-and-lift-debt-ceiling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/franchisees-sit-down-with-adam-shapiro-from-fox-business-to-discuss-workplace-conflicts-among-employees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-15T13:27:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/franchisee-leads-breakout-session-on-disaster-response-at-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-foundations-2013-corporate-responsibility-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-11T13:46:50+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/ifa-calls-on-congress-to-support-measures-to-fund-the-federal-government/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/ifas-lobbyist-selected-to-trends-2013-leading-association-lobbyists-for-work-on-healthcare-and-immigration-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/healthstore-foundation-chairman-and-co-founder-scott-hillstrom-named-ifa-entrepreneur-of-the-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-09T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/ifa-names-john-c-draper-as-the-ronald-e-harrison-diversity-award-winner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-09T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/franstories-the-franchise-industry-is-weathering-the-shutdown-but-concerns-are-growing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-08T12:14:36+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/ifa-names-yum-brands-inc-diversity-award-winner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-03T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/10/peter-cancro-earns-ifa-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-10-03T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/ifa-launches-historic-initiative-to-enhance-franchise-relations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-30T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/how-to-shorten-the-sales-cycle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-27T11:31:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/ifa-names-seven-franchise-leaders-to-its-board-of-directors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/ifa-tools-drive-positive-franchisee-franchisor-relations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/ifa-releases-new-guide-to-educate-workers-how-to-comply-with-new-healthcare-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/worker-centers-and-the-future-of-union-organizing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-23T15:37:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/small-business-big-ideas-ceo-steve-greenbaum-on-postnets-huge-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-09T13:16:27+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/ifa-update-on-the-need-for-congressional-action-to-stop-patent-trolls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-09T12:36:59+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/09/ifa-statement-on-treasury-dept-proposed-reporting-requirements-under-the-aca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-09-06T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/08/ifa-board-tackles-strategic-priorities-during-summer-meeting-in-windy-city/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-22T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/08/ifa-and-state-legislative-regulatory-issues-require-constant-vigilance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-20T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/08/california-franchise-legislation-defeated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-13T15:33:30+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/08/10-percent-of-all-new-jobs-were-created-by-franchises-over-past-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-02T14:52:27+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/08/ifa-applauds-legislation-to-accelerate-changes-in-the-health-care-laws-30-hour-work-week-definition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-08-02T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/ifa-president-and-ceo-disappointed-by-president-obamas-speech-calling-for-corporate-only-tax-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-30T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/vetfran-committee-member-gordon-logan-receives-vfw-citizenship-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-29T14:03:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/the-strengths-of-a-franchise-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-26T14:52:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/where-to-get-your-ifa-publications/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-23T11:34:33+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/ifa-joins-coalition-to-ensure-effective-tax-rates-guide-tax-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/ifa-protects-and-promotes-the-independent-contractor-status-of-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/ifa-to-massachusetts-legislature-current-statutory-environment-creates-chilling-effect-on-franchise-development/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/franchisee-to-congress-employer-mandate-delay-does-not-alter-fundamental-problems-with-aca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-12T16:52:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/07/ifa-continues-to-lobby-to-ensure-that-the-aca-is-implemented-with-minimal-negative-impact-on-small-business-owners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-07-08T14:42:27+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/ifa-applauds-house-bill-to-restore-40-hour-work-week-definition-in-affordable-care-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/staying-connected-on-franchising-trends/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-27T09:52:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/ifa-applauds-senate-passage-of-comprehensive-immigration-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/ifa-thanks-senators-for-efforts-to-move-tax-reform-dialogue-forward/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/ifa-member-and-the-ups-store-franchisee-offers-small-business-policy-recommendations-on-trade-in-house-testimony/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/cke-restaurants-puzder-advocates-for-immigration-reform-in-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-25T11:18:52+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/ifa-welcomes-u-s-supreme-court-decision-to-hear-case-on-constitutionality-of-president-obamas-recess-appointments-to-nlrb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/ifa-praises-bipartisan-bill-to-redefine-full-time-employee-and-large-employer-definition-in-health-care-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-19T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/top-5-franchises-hiring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-18T11:24:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/women-veterans-military-spouses-apply-for-the-dwyer-groups-women-in-the-trades-scholarships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-12T20:55:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/former-ifa-chairwoman-dwyer-pres-caldeira-address-canadian-franchise-associations-national-convention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/ifa-fighting-discriminatory-chain-and-fast-food-restaurant-ordinances-and-laws/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/06/ifa-immigration-reform-listening-tour-continues-with-arizona-business-leaders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-06-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/from-camo-to-kilt-chris-murphy-shares-why-he-chose-franchising-after-leaving-the-us-army/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-30T20:06:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/ahead-of-memorial-day-ifa-praises-sens-rubio-casey-for-re-introducing-bill-to-help-veterans-own-franchise-small-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/six-franchise-execs-return-for-uncover-boss-finale-as-epic-bosses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-21T15:30:09+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/ifa-applauds-court-decision-finding-obama-recess-nlrb-appointments-illegal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/ifa-supports-house-repeal-of-affordable-care-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/ifas-first-franchising-day-in-sacramento-a-frantastic-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-14T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/10-product-positioning-lessons-small-business-owners-can-learn-from-consumer-behavior-studies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-09T08:50:13+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/ifa-applauds-ruling-striking-down-nlrb-poster-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-07T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/understanding-the-value-of-ifa-membership/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-07T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/05/ifa-statement-on-april-jobs-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-05-03T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/04/ifa-leaders-joins-president-obama-vice-president-biden-first-lady-michelle-obama-and-dr-jill-biden-for-veterans-and-military-spouses-hiring-announcement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-30T19:18:20+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/04/ifa-pres-ceo-steve-caldeira-joins-president-obama-vice-president-biden-first-lady-michelle-obama-and-dr-jill-biden-for-veterans-and-military-spouses-hiring-announcement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-30T14:48:18+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/04/ifa-commends-tenets-of-immigration-reform-bill-for-protecting-employers-while-providing-workers-to-fuel-future-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/04/ifa-urges-comprehensive-approach-to-tax-reform-in-comments-to-ways-means-working-groups/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/04/making-franchisings-voice-heard-on-immigration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-04-05T15:35:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/former-marine-kevin-blanchard-takes-post-with-ifas-vetfran-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-27T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/a-seat-at-the-table-the-case-for-franchisee-advisory-councils/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-26T12:07:30+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/2013-ifa-legal-symposium-making-the-must-do-case-for-attending2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/ifa-releases-new-data-showing-potential-job-loss-in-each-state-because-of-the-aca/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-22T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/2013-ifa-legal-symposium-making-the-must-do-case-for-attending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/ifas-vetfran-partners-with-hiring-our-heroes-capital-one-on-behalf-of-veterans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/ifa-applauds-courts-decision-preventing-nyc-beverage-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/vetfran-committee-welcomes-new-chairman-and-vice-chairman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-08T18:59:04+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/ifa-statement-on-the-february-jobs-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/03/ifa-statement-on-proposal-to-increase-federal-minimum-wage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-03-05T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/ifa-applauds-lawmakers-for-introducing-employer-mandate-repeal-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/ifas-vetfran-partners-with-va-accelerator-initiative-to-encourage-veteran-franchisee-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/romaniello-assumes-chairmanship-of-the-ifa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/137-franchise-executives-attain-certified-franchise-executives-status-during-ifas-annual-convention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-19T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/ifa-leaders-unveil-2013-economic-outlook-for-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/sidney-j-feltenstein-honored-as-ifas-hall-of-fame-winner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/ifa-statement-on-state-of-the-union/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/ifa-releases-2013-policy-platform-to-accelerate-job-creation-in-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/ifa-statement-on-resignation-of-sba-administrator-karen-mills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/ifa-receives-award-for-innovation-in-grassroots-advocacy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/02/franchising-its-right-for-veterans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-02-01T01:08:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/01/ifa-praises-effort-to-help-franchise-small-businesses-participate-in-regulatory-development/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-31T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/01/ifa-marks-one-year-anniversary-of-operation-enduring-opportunity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/01/ifa-partners-with-u-s-government-to-support-economic-growth-in-tunisia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/01/ifa-statement-on-comprehensive-immigration-reform-framework/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/01/ifas-annual-conventionpathway-to-excellence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/01/ifa-statement-on-d-c-circuit-court-ruling-on-nlrb-recess-appointments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-25T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2013/01/veteran-employment-tax-credits-and-hiring-resources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-22T21:25:13+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/12/ifa-prepares-for-growth-with-addition-of-finance-technology-and-administration-expert/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/12/ifa-response-to-brt-letter-small-businesses-create-jobs-not-corporate-ceos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/12/nfl-and-ifa-launch-franchising-boot-camp-at-ross-school-of-business-at-univ-of-michigan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/12/ifa-survey-nearly-80-percent-of-franchisees-may-halt-hiring-without-extension-of-current-tax-rates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/12/franchise-business-leaders-speak-out-on-fiscal-cliff-in-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T13:20:18+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/12/ifa-and-icsc-partner-to-connect-real-estate-openings-with-franchise-development/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-03T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/11/the-values-that-led-don-dwyer-sr-to-found-vetfran-still-permeate-the-dwyer-group/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-20T14:40:30+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/11/ifa-updates-its-dues-structure-to-meet-the-needs-of-members/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/11/the-ifa-makes-huge-strides-this-veterans-day-and-marks-the-one-year-anniversary-of-operation-enduring-opportunity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-13T15:28:18+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/11/ifa-attends-rnc-and-dnc-conventions-highlighting-franchisings-role-in-the-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-13T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/11/report-64000-veterans-enter-franchising-through-operation-enduring-opportunity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-08T17:38:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/11/ifa-supplier-forum-focuses-on-maximizing-supplier-membership-value/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-08T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/10/steve-lynn-in-franchising-growth-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-04T02:00:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/09/multi-unit-multi-brand-franchisee-elected-to-leadership-post-at-the-ifa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/09/ifa-names-lane-fisher-first-sid-feltenstein-franpac-mvp-award-winner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/09/new-task-force-named-to-review-ways-to-enhance-ifa-franchise-relations-programs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-12T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/09/ifa-partners-with-the-u-s-census-bureau-to-increase-response-rates-for-the-2012-economic-census/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/09/administration-issues-new-health-care-guidance-for-employers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T15:49:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/09/chile-keeps-warming-to-u-s-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:32:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/09/u-s-franchising-blooms-in-bogota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-04T17:26:57+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/08/companion-care-coalition-meets-with-dept-of-labor-on-damaging-proposal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-23T14:00:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/08/who-are-the-heroes-of-the-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-20T10:43:05+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/08/overreaching-state-taxes-pose-threat-to-franchise-model/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-15T17:23:27+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/08/ready-set-go-how-sba-504-can-take-your-franchise-to-the-next-level/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-06T17:41:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/08/ifa-urges-u-s-house-to-extend-current-tax-rates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-01T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/07/ifa-ceo-update-six-weeks-until-the-13th-annual-public-affairs-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-30T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/07/millennial-consumer-buying-power-exceeds-previous-generations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-27T14:34:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/07/ifa-submits-comments-opposing-sugary-drink-ban-to-nyc-health-board/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/07/ifa-statement-on-house-vote-to-repeal-affordable-care-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-11T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/07/a-picture-worth-2-million-likes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-05T16:57:16+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/06/basics-of-franchise-funding/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-04T09:57:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/06/are-you-ready-for-private-equity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-06-04T01:00:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/choosing-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-31T16:22:57+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/ny-times-highlights-successful-multi-unit-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-22T17:50:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/ifa-releasesto-do-list-for-congress-and-administration-on-eve-of-sba-national-small-business-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/prudent-planning-helps-to-minimize-state-tax-liabilities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-17T11:30:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/eu-franchising-directive-proposed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-16T12:55:54+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/ifa-applauds-court-rejection-of-ambush-election-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/ceo-of-fastsigns-international-learns-from-her-employees-on-undercover-boss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-10T10:00:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/professional-networking-101/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-08T15:22:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/ifa-celebrates-national-travel-and-tourism-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-07T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/show-me-the-money-funding-your-franchise/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-04T16:18:58+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/05/cornering-expansion-in-a-new-market-with-a-new-brand/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-05-02T10:23:23+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ed-gillespie-and-terry-mcauliffe-to-headline-ifas-public-affairs-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-30T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ifa-calls-on-congress-to-extend-expiring-tax-provisions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-26T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/50-things-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-savvy-profitable-entrepreneur/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-24T11:35:58+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ifa-announces-enhanced-communications-public-affairs-function-along-with-several-promotions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ifa-issues-key-vote-to-senate-urging-disapproval-of-nlrb-ambush-election-rule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-23T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/5-tips-for-military-veterans-interested-in-franchise-ownership/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-20T19:16:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ifa-to-congress-small-business-tax-cut-act-will-help-franchises-hire-workers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-18T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/first-lady-praises-businesses-contributions-to-joining-forces-campaign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-16T13:44:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ifa-statement-on-march-jobs-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-09T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ifa-supplier-forum-members-dedicated-to-veterans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-03T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ifa-calls-for-comprehensive-tax-reform-as-u-s-tax-rate-tops-the-world-list/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-02T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/04/ifa-renews-partnership-with-adp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-04-02T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/03/ifa-calls-for-repeal-of-job-killing-employer-mandate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-29T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/03/ifa-says-sba-lending-key-to-franchise-business-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-28T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/03/labor-dept-proposal-harms-seniors-workers-franchise-small-business-owners-ifa-member-testifies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-20T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/03/ifa-names-dean-heyl-director-state-government-relations-public-policy-tax-counsel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-16T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/03/ifa-supports-cdw-lawsuit-challenging-appointees-to-nlrb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-15T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/03/ifa-statement-on-february-jobs-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-09T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/03/returning-from-war-and-turning-to-franchising/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-05T14:14:16+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/03/ifa-applauds-republican-house-leaders-efforts-to-cut-taxes-boost-access-to-capital-for-small-businesses/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-03-02T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-adds-veteran-lobbying-and-political-professional-to-government-relations-public-policy-staff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-29T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-asks-speaker-boehner-to-address-business-activity-tax-challenges-to-spur-job-creation-reduce-federal-budget-deficits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-29T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/pafi-and-ifa-announce-alliance-with-national-basketball-retired-players-association/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-24T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-adds-new-department-to-advance-strategic-initiatives-and-strengthen-industry-relations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-applauds-congressional-challenge-to-nlrb-ambush-election-rules/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-benchmarking-tool-garners-praise-from-members-on-its-benefits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-chairman-addresses-new-zealand-franchise-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-chairman-and-franchise-executive-attend-obama-speech-as-guests-of-house-speaker/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-communications-earning-your-respect/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-web-sites-provide-new-windows-of-information/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifas-franchise-congress-dominates-congressional-recess-activities/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/maximize-your-educational-experience-during-ifas-premiere-business-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/statement-by-ifa-president-and-ceo-regarding-passage-of-the-middle-class-tax-relief-and-job-creation-act-of-2012/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-21T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-addresses-world-franchise-council-and-franchise-asia-2011/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-announces-educational-sponsor-for-icfe-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-executives-share-views-on-economy-and-washington-politics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-steps-up-its-game-to-enable-professional-athletes-to-become-franchisees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://www.franchise.org/2012/02/ifa-to-offer-enhanced-legislative-tracking-to-members/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-02-17T00:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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