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The 2025 International Franchisee Association Advocacy Summit will be Sept.

Congress reintroduces bill to aid franchisees in suing parent brands.

Fitness industry leaders gather in DC for PHIT Act passage

The turning of the calendar ushered in not only a new presidential administration and Congress, but also fresh opportunities for the franchise sector to grow, thrive, and create opportunity for all.

Jerry Akers, a multi-unit franchisee from Iowa and board member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), testified before the Joint House and Senate Small Business Committee hearing, "Prosperity on Main Street:

I’m struck by how rapidly our industry can evolve. Over the past months, I’ve traveled extensively across the U.S.

In early September, less than two months before an intense presidential election, more than 350 franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers descended on Washington, D.C., for the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) annual Advocacy Summit.

Are you aware that in 2026, the estate tax credit will drastically drop from $13.6 million to $5 million per individual?

The US Senate voted to reverse the NLRB’s joint employer rule, potentially having a big and adverse impact on franchisors.

IFA Vice Chair Mary Kennedy Thompson testifies before Congress on the effect of alternative areas of financing on small businesses, especially franchisors and franchisees.

Joe Biden has implemented policies that have significantly reduced childhood poverty and supported unions, despite debate over their long-term benefits.

Right at Home applauds Congress for proposing the Expanding Care in the Home Act, which would enable more services to take place safely in the home.

Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can help cover startup costs, working capital needs, expansions, real estate purchases, and more.

A Bloomberg opinion piece argues that schools are missing their chance to implement pandemic learning loss recovery efforts, with unspent funds set to expire.

The first Franchise Marketing & Leadership Report of 2023 discusses predictions for franchise marketing in a tumultuous global economy.

“theCoderSchool is committed to inspiring young people to learn coding as a way to boost their problem-solving and logic skills, and our partnership with the Congressional App Challenge helps encourage this,“ said Hansel

The International Franchise Association's Annual Leadership Summit featured discussions with over 200 Congresspeople and industry professionals.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) can help build a thriving franchise with committed, invested employees.

A new Goldman Sachs survey found 71% of small businesses are hiring, but 81% report difficulty recruiting qualified candidates due to rising operating costs.

The PRO Act has passed through the House, which could 'eradicate the franchise business model' by enshrining the 2015 National Labor Relations Board's joint employer decision into law.

Matthew Yglesias discusses the potential impact of a minimum wage hike on the franchising industry.

Congress has passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which will bring additional relief to millions of Americans impacted by the pandemic.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop Celebrates Pi Day, offering a special treat on March 14th, an annual event dating back to 1988.

The hospitality industry receives more than $18 billion in loans from the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).