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New IFA Report Touts Value of Franchise Model
Franchise News

New IFA Report Touts Value of Franchise Model

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Jan 9, 2026

A report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by the International Franchise Association, found the franchise model contributed $550 billion to t…

Senate Introduces Bill to Clarify Joint Employer Rules for Franchises
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Senate Introduces Bill to Clarify Joint Employer Rules for Franchises

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Dec 19, 2025

Months after the American Franchise Act was introduced in the United States House of Representatives to provide certainty on the joint employe…

IFA Summit Draws Support for New Franchise Bill
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IFA Summit Draws Support for New Franchise Bill

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Sep 19, 2025

A week after bipartisan legislation was introduced to provide clarity on the joint employer rule, the International Franchise Association held…

New Franchise Bill Would Establish Permanent Joint Employer Standard
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New Franchise Bill Would Establish Permanent Joint Employer Standard

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Sep 12, 2025

A bipartisan bill with language cementing joint employer rules was introduced in the United States House of Representatives. The legislation, …

IFA Backs Legislation to Codify Joint Employer Standard
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IFA Backs Legislation to Codify Joint Employer Standard

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated Jul 25, 2025

One of the top legislative priorities for the International Franchise Association is getting another chance in Congress.

SBA Reinstates Franchise Directory, Adopts New Underwriting Standards
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SBA Reinstates Franchise Directory, Adopts New Underwriting Standards

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated May 2, 2025

New leaders at the United States Small Business Administration are implementing a number of lending rule changes, reversing decisions made dur…

Franchisors Say Labor Challenges Have Wide-Ranging Impacts
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Franchisors Say Labor Challenges Have Wide-Ranging Impacts

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated Feb 28, 2025

Employee recruitment and retention is on the minds of many in the franchisor community, with the majority citing hiring as a key challenge this year.

Promising Economy Sets Franchising Up for Big Year, IFA Reports
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Promising Economy Sets Franchising Up for Big Year, IFA Reports

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Feb 7, 2025

Franchise businesses have the potential to cross a major milestone this year thanks to a strong economic forecast.

IFA Expects Positives From D.C., Challenges at State Level in 2025
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IFA Expects Positives From D.C., Challenges at State Level in 2025

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated Dec 15, 2024

Republican control in Washington, D.C., next year has the International Franchise Association optimistic about federal regulatory action.

Franchisees Expect Easing of Labor Pressures, but More Cost Increases Next Year
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Franchisees Expect Easing of Labor Pressures, but More Cost Increases Next Year

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated Oct 8, 2024

A majority of franchisees across various industries are expecting costs to continue rising in 2025.

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