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The International Franchise Association (IFA) praised Maryland Gov.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs Franchise Reform Act into law.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed David Ostrowe, a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee and an IFA Board Member, in his candidacy for Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor.

The franchise development firm has been recognized for its rapid growth, having facilitated over 10,000 unit awards since its inception in 2017.

The International Franchise Association endorsed bipartisan candidates ahead of their May primary elections, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America's locally owned franchise small businesses.

A Texas-based Applebee’s franchisee is suing Dine Brands over territory infringement concerns related to the parent company’s aggressive co-branded IHOP-Applebee’s development strategy.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) praised the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new national standard for joint-employer status, a move with significant implications for franchisor liability and labor law compliance.

"The Trump Administration's joint employer rule provides a clear and commonsense approach for America’s 832,000 franchised businesses to operate and grow,” said Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today, the International Franchise Association (IFA) issued the following statement marking the April 15 tax filing deadline:

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today issued a statement applauding the nomination of James Macy to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Camp Bow Wow franchisee urges Congress to pass American Franchise Act.

The International Franchise Association hosted its Annual Convention, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference kicks off in less than three weeks.

IFA convenes 500 brands and 300 partners in Las Vegas

The International Franchise Association (IFA) released its annual "Franchising Economic Outlook" showing that franchise businesses enter 2026 positioned for a year of growth after 2025 was marked by macroeconomic turbulence.

The International Franchise Association projects franchise industry growth in 2026, with over 12,000 new franchised businesses and 8.9 million jobs created.

The International Franchise Association made significant progress in 2025 in protecting and promoting the franchise model

The International Franchise Association has released its annual Franchising Economic Outlook report for 2026, painting the picture for a positive year of growth after notable economic turbulence in 2025.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed sixteen bipartisan candidates ahead of their March primary elections, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses.

The International Franchise Association will host its Annual Convention in two weeks, February 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The International Franchise Association has endorsed the American Franchise Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to establish uniform standards for franchise relationships under federal labor law.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded an endorsement of the American Franchise Act, H.R.