Regulation & legal — page 16

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#149, December 9, 2025).

Franchising is entering 2026 with both momentum and mounting complexity.

IFA leads coalition supporting American Franchise Act with 100 organizations.

Anyone who has attended an International Franchise Association (IFA) event this year has likely heard me describe 2025 as the “Year of Franchising.” At the outset of the year, IFA…

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.

House Doctors, a national handyman and home improvement service, provides a comprehensive overview of its franchise cost, fees, profit, and data in its 2025 FDD.

Tariffs and supply chain disruptions impact franchise brands, with many feeling the pressure and struggling to maintain consistency and profitability.

The International Franchise Association supports the introduction of the Save Local Business Act, aiming to clarify the joint employer standard and protect the independence of America's 831,000 franchise businesses.

The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) has launched a new platform designed to help keep members informed.

The International Franchise Association launched a new awareness campaign, 'Franchise Means Local,' to showcase locally owned and operated businesses.

The Big, Beautiful Bill Act has been sent to the White House for President Trump's signature, providing tax relief for 831,000 franchised small businesses.

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.

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

Franchisors must remain proactive in maintaining legal compliance over the long term to protect the brand and support franchisees.

President Donald Trump took the stage Monday at the McDonald’s Impact Summit in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the critical role of the franchise business model and the need for a commonsense federal joint employer standard.

Window Gang is a home-based franchise specializing in exterior cleaning and restoration services, including window and pressure washing.

Franchise brand protection is crucial for long-term success, requiring a clear strategy to protect the brand across the system.

Franchise due diligence involves reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document, validating numbers, and conducting market research to ensure a successful franchise investment.

The Coalition to Save Local Businesses (CSLB), a group of local small business owners, franchise brands, and industry associations, welcomed President Donald Trump highlighting the importance of a clear, consistent joint

Franchise leaders attend IFA's 2025 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

PickleRage has announced a strategic partnership with Pickletini, a lifestyle and apparel brand designed for the modern pickleball player.

Franchisors must screen potential franchisees to find the right people who can deliver on their brand promise and grow with their organization.

“We appreciate President Trump’s longstanding support for franchising through a commonsense joint employer standard, and we stand ready to work with his administration and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to make it a

The federal government reopened after a 43-day shutdown, with a funding bill passed by the House and Senate.