New Effort Is Designed To Ensure Supply Chain Stability During Coronavirus Crisis

AICPA, Paychex, Intuit and IFA Say Speedy Relief Required to Prevent Layoffs Due to Pandemic

Franchise Association Requests Billions of Dollars in Relief Immediately & Warns of Job Losses & Business Closures

WASHINGTON (March 10, 2020)—A coalition of 150 travel-related organizations issued the following statement on the latest developments around coronavirus (signatories below):



“For the travel and hospitality industry, the safety of the traveling public, our guests and our employees is of the utmost importance. We are in daily contact with public health authorities and are acting on the most up-to-date information on the evolving coronavirus situation.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced its first-ever Congressional endorsements, naming U.S. Senate and House of Representatives candidates as “Friends of Franchising”.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today praised the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for its final rulemaking on the joint employer standard under the National Relations Labor Act.

The Secretary of Labor Participated in a Thoughtful Q&A Discussion with FASTSIGNS CEO Catherine Monson.

The PRO Act (H.R. 2474) Would Destroy the Franchise Business Model.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today praised the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for its release of the Joint Employer Rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced its support for the confirmation of Jovita Carranza as the U.S. Small Business Administrator.