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"This bill would recognize that franchises are independent small businesses. This certainty would strengthen the franchisor-franchisee relationship, spurring investments that will deliver more trusted services to more people in more places and create the jobs necessary to serve consumers." Read how the American Franchise Act would support Maine local businesses in @PressHerald: pressherald.com/2025/12/01/f…
Franchising is often misconstrued as "big business," but 82% of franchisees only own one location. Franchisees are small business owners who need certainty to operate, grow, and invest in their communities. Pass the American Franchise Act. franchise.org/the-value-of-f…
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At #IFA26Advocacy, franchisors and franchisees from across the country made their voices heard on Capitol Hill — with many speaking to their local media outlets about the power of franchising, the opportunities it creates in local communities, and why the American Francise Act will establish long-overdue certainty that would protect local franchises for the long term.
Watch what they had to say:
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Calling all the Maryland franchise community! Meet @RepJohnnyO, an IFA Franchise Champion and American Franchise Act co-sponsor, on October 26 in Nottingham, MD. Share your story. Ask questions. Connect with Maryland franchise leaders. Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/… – at Baltimore, MD
Americans see how small businesses enrich their local community, and they want to protect them. The American Franchise Act will establish clear rules for local franchise businesses, providing them with the long-term certainty they need to grow, support their employees, and give back to their communities. Learn more from @MorningConsult: franchise.org/wp-content/upl…
Clement wanted to own a Tropical Smoothie Cafe to provide healthy options in his community - franchising allowed him to grow a business that provides local jobs and gives back. The American Franchise Act will protect his business and preserve his independence as a business owner. Pass the American Franchise Act.
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According to @TheEconomist, “Owning a franchise may be the purest distillation of the American dream," as the path to prosperity for Americans continues to evolve in the age of AI and higher education costs. The American Franchise Act is the most certain way to protect these small business owners for generations to come. economist.com/business/2026/…
The American Franchise Act will allow small business owners to focus on growing their businesses rather than legal uncertainty by clarifying the joint employer standard. According to @MorningConsult, most Americans support franchised businesses getting the legal certainty they deserve.
Franchisees are small business owners—94% of those surveyed employ fewer than 50 people. They support their local communities and deserve clear rules to grow their businesses. Pass the American Franchise Act.
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ICYMI: IFA Chief Advocacy Officer Michael Layman recently discussed the path forward for the American Franchise Act following the White House's endorsement of the bill during #IFA26Advocacy and hundreds advocating on Capitol Hill last month. Read the latest from the @FranTimes: franchisetimes.com/franchise…
At #IFAAdvocacy26, Richard Huffman, founder and CEO of @celebreeschool, met with @RepJohnnyO and a local @ChickfilA franchisee to discuss building relationships with lawmakers and the American Franchise Act. Huffman shared his journey building his brand and showed how franchising is shaped by the stories of small business owners. The American Franchise Act will deliver certainty and help protect the franchise community. Learn more from @franupdatemedia:
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Franchise voices have the power to shape laws. At #IFAAdvocacy26, over 500 franchise community members gathered on the Hill to meet with their lawmakers, share their stories of becoming local business owners, and explain why they need regulatory certainty to help their businesses thrive. The franchise community needs the American Franchise Act. Read more from @franupdatemedia: franchising.com/articles/202…
ICYMI: @franupdatemedia breaks down the conversations at the #IFA26Advocacy Summit and the message hundreds of franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers took to Capitol Hill to push for passage of the American Franchise Act to stand up for their businesses. franchising.com/articles/202…
ICYMI: At #IFA26Advocacy, the White House reiterated its support for the American Franchise Act with Vince Haley, Director of the White House’s Domestic Policy Council, committing to getting it done this year. Read more from @franchisewire: franchisewire.com/white-hous…
"At the IFA Summit we're here to talk to our senators and congresspeople about the American Franchise Act that will codify the relationship between franchisee and franchisor," said Wes Synder, a franchise owner from Indianapolis named Franchisee of the Year for @PIRTEKUSA. Watch the interview on @tampabay28: tampabay28.com/morning-blend…
ICYMI: #IFA26Advocacy closed with a large celebration of Main Street at Eastern Market. Six franchise brands were featured, @woofies_pets, @ChickfilA, @dunkindonuts, @McDonalds, @SportClips and @SchoolofRockUSA, the event was attended by lawmakers who received the Franchise Champion Awards. Read more from @DC_Reporter: washingtonreporter.news/hear…
The American Franchise Act has some real star power behind it! @angiekatsanevas of #RHOSLC spent some time in D.C. working with @Franchising411 and meeting with lawmakers to advocate for the most important bill to franchised businesses, like hers. Read more from @JudyKurtz in @thehill: thehill.com/blogs/in-the-kno…
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From Salt Lake City to Capitol Hill 🇺🇸
@angiekatsanevas, founder and franchisor of Lunatic Fringe Salon and star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, joined IFA in Washington, D.C. for #IFA26Advocacy to advocate for franchising and the local business owners behind it.
During a packed day in Washington, Angie helped recognize IFA’s Franchisees of the Year, spoke with media about the impact of franchising, and met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to push for the American Franchise Act.
Angie has seen firsthand how franchising can create pathways to entrepreneurship and local business ownership. Thank you, Angie, for continuing to bring that story to a national audience and advocate for the people behind franchising!
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White House Backs American Franchise Act #franchisenews @Franchising411
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