
IFA Calls on Congress to Pass the American Franchise Act
The International Franchise Association called on Congress to pass the American Franchise Act, which aims to protect franchise small businesses and their employees.
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The International Franchise Association called on Congress to pass the American Franchise Act, which aims to protect franchise small businesses and their employees.

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Over 500 franchisees meet with Congress about American Franchise Act

Nearly 600 members of the franchise community traveled to Washington, DC, last week for the 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit as momentum builds to protect and advance the franchise business model behind the American Franchise Act (AFA).

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During a keynote address at the International Franchise Association’s 2026 Advocacy Summit, Vince Haley, the White House Director of Domestic Policy Council, announced the full support of the Trump Administration…

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The International Franchise Association (IFA) released new national and statewide polling showing that an overwhelming majority of Americans support franchised businesses and want to see policies to protect them, especially the American Franchise Act.

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

Recent Congressional testimony surrounding the American Franchise Act has renewed attention on an important question: Are prospective franchisees fully prepared for the commitments they are making?

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The U.S. Congress has recognized June 11 as the first-ever World Franchise Day, honoring franchises and their impact on job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

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