Mike Layman

Selling franchises is one thing. Getting them open, keeping them profitable, and helping operators succeed are where the real challenges are.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) congratulated Keith Sonderling on his confirmation by the U.S.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded congressional passage of the bipartisan Common Cents Act, legislation that establishes a national standard for rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents.

The International Franchise Association today announced it awarded 130 bipartisan Members of Congress with the “Franchise Champion Award” for their support of policies to protect American’s locally owned franchised businesses.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed bipartisan candidates in 14 states in conjunction with their July and August primary elections.

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

Legislation Would Insulate Joint-Employer Standard from Political Whim The House Education and Workforce Committee on Tuesday voted to send the American Franchise Act to the full H

“America’s local franchise owners deserve certainty, and today Congress is one step closer to providing it,” said Michael Layman, IFA Chief Advocacy Officer.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) issued the following statement endorsing the bipartisan legislation, Common Cents Act (H.R.

IFA urges Senate to confirm Keith Sonderling as Labor Department lead.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today issued a statement endorsing the bipartisan Common Cents Act (H.R.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) released the following statement ahead of the U.S.

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

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 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.

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 (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.

IFA leads coalition supporting American Franchise Act with 100 organizations.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) led a coalition letter of more than 100 business, advocacy, and diversity organizations calling on Congress to support the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA), H.R.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) applauds the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' tax incentives package's approval in the House of Representatives.

The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new SBA Franchise Directory, updated every other week with 566 new brands, bringing the total eligible brands to 2,566.

IFA applauds introduction of Save Local Business Act to protect 831,000 franchise businesses.