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Legislation and Regulation

Legislative issues and government regulations can put the franchise business model at risk. Learn what multi-unit franchisees, franchise organizations, and the IFA are doing to take action to ensure franchise industry success. Learn how to get involved in educating your local, state, and federal elected officials about the benefits of franchising.

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One year later, the legislation has resulted in more than 22,000 jobs lost and a 14.5% increase in food prices
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,075 Reads 5 Shares
IFA welcomes the support of any lawmaker who champions the franchising community's priorities
  • Matt Haller
  • 2,114 Reads 5 Shares
Webinar on Wednesday will feature Matt Haller and political insiders discussing the impact of election results on franchising.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 2,189 Reads 6 Shares
IFA's top priority is to help create a better environment for franchising to thrive
  • Matthew Haller
  • 3,303 Reads 20 Shares
New law will require third-party franchise sellers to register and add pre-sale disclosure requirements top operate in California
  • Kevin Behan
  • 3,128 Reads 2 Shares
IFA challenged the FTC's authority to enact the ban
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,634 Reads 3 Shares
Matthew Haller, IFA president and CEO: "A landmark win for franchise small businesses"
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 2,457 Reads 7 Shares
Direct engagement with lawmakers is essential to successful policy outcomes
  • Matthew Haller
  • 3,360 Reads 21 Shares
The IFA encourages the adoption of its Responsible Franchising principles
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,368 Reads 4 Shares
Longtime advocacy pros and newcomers can make real differences
  • Matt Haller
  • 4,227 Reads 4 Shares
The ruling narrows "Chevron deference," reining in excesses and overreach of federal agencies
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,910 Reads 3 Shares
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The Franchise Broker Act could improve transparency in franchise sales
  • The International Franchise Association
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The lawsuit challenges OSHA's "walk-around" rule, which allows union organizers and others access to workplaces
  • International Franchise Association
  • 3,575 Reads 2 Shares
A cross-party group of lawmakers in the U.S. House attempted to override President Biden's veto
  • International Franchise Association
  • 2,912 Reads 1 Shares
The IFA team uses advocacy, events, education, and engagement to protect franchising
  • Matthew Haller
  • 2,935 Reads 2 Shares
Suggestions include improvements to FTC pre-sale disclosure, franchisee due diligence, and third-party seller disclosures 
  • International Franchise Association
  • 3,217 Reads 1 Shares
IFA says California's $20/hour QSR minimum wage, effective April 1, is cause for alarm for both franchises and customers
  • Matt Haller and the IFA
  • 2,984 Reads 1 Shares
Mary Kennedy Thompson discussed the effect of alternative financing on small businesses
  • The International Franchise Association
  • 2,598 Reads 1 Shares
The campaign ads against joint employer were set to air in Arizona, Montana, and Washington D.C.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,017 Reads 4 Shares
The IRS, seeking to crack down on ERC tax credit fraud, offers employers the option to repay only 80% if they no longer feel eligible
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,283 Reads 2 Shares
A lawsuit claims the NLRB rule violates both the National Labor Relations Act and the Administrative Procedure Act.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,807 Reads 18 Shares
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The International Franchise Association (IFA) is actively combating the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule through litigation, lobbying, and coalition building, urging Congressional support for bipartisan legislation to nullify the rule and leading a coalition of 60 organizations, highlighting its commitment to protecting the franchise business model and economic opportunities for Americans.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,547 Reads 35 Shares
The International Franchise Association is adding litigation to its list of tools to promote and enhance franchising.
  • International Franchise Association
  • 3,490 Reads 1 Shares
IFA urges members to write Congress to overturn the NLRB’s new joint employer rule and preserve the franchise business model
  • Matt Haller
  • 7,475 Reads 60 Shares
The IFA and its members push back against federal and state attempts to destroy the franchise business model
  • Matthew Haller
  • 4,660 Reads 20 Shares
California, IFA, and SEIU reach a deal protecting franchised restaurants in the state
  • International Franchise Association
  • 4,825 Reads 11 Shares
Survey reveals that half of SMBs say their businesses have been hurt by high interest rates
  • Alignable
  • 4,089 Reads 6 Shares
In 2023, as legislative threats to the franchise business model continue to mount, your advocacy is more important than ever
  • Matthew Haller
  • 3,541 Reads 5 Shares
Multi-brand franchisee Wes Snyder testified on challenges in today’s labor market.
  • M. Scott Morris
  • 3,192 Reads
New bill will protect the independence of local franchise businesses by clarifying the joint employer standard
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 3,900 Reads
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