"It would provide us clarity and certainty. As a small business owner, I need to have certainty for my long term planning, for my business, my staff and my customers. The back and forth in each administration on this rule makes it hard for small business owners like me to protect

"The American Franchise Act, which I think we're all supporters of and we want to see get passed through on the House floor and have the President sign." - Congressmen Stauber

"Earlier this year, I joined my colleagues, led by representatives Hearn and Davis in introducing the bipartisan American Franchise Act. This legislation clarifies the joint employer standards under federal law, preserving long standing precedent. It provides the certainty

"With more than 800,000 franchises operating across the country, the stakes are high. The American Franchise Act helps ensure that the franchise model remains strong, competitive and fair, so that more Americans can achieve their dream of business ownership and continue

"The franchise model is unique, and we need a bill that targets specific, issues that face this industry faces. This is not a one size fits all solution. Workers need protection within every business model, but not every business model is a franchise. The American Franchise Act

"The American Franchise Act takes a narrower approach than the bill that's been mentioned (Save Local Business Act). It recognizes the joint employer status only when there is a substantial direct and immediate control over employment decisions." - Congressman LaLota

“I’m also proud to join this bipartisan group of legislators co sponsoring the American Franchise Act. I think it’s an important step forward for this committee, this Congress, and this country.” - Congressman Olszewski

Yesterday Real Housewife Angie Katsanevas and three franchisee leaders testified before House Committee on Small Business to advocate for franchising, including the bipartisan American Franchise Act. They stressed the importance of certainty for small business owners and the need for policies that

The American Franchise Act is now up to 74 co-sponsors, and the support only continues to grow! Thank you to our franchise champions for protecting small businesses and their employees in your states and districts. Your support provides franchisees with the certainty they need to

During the recent House Committee on Small Business hearing, Rep. Johnny Olszewski demonstrated the power of the franchise model using the example of Celebree School, which was founded in 1994 in his congressional district. The franchise has now expanded across the nation, generating new businesses, creating

ICYMI: Last week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten shared why she is proud to lead on the #AmericanFranchiseAct, stressing the importance of legislation that matches the uniqueness of the franchise model - providing clarity to the joint employer standard, while still protecting worker’s rights.

The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus has announced its endorsement of the American Franchise Act! This endorsement signals the growing momentum for the legislation and a bipartisan desire to solve the changing joint employer standard once and for all. Thank you to

Big news for the American Franchise Act! The Problem Solvers Caucus has endorsed the bill, saying "Franchise businesses are a major part of the U.S. economy, employing about 8.8 million workers and generating nearly $900 billion each year. But frequent changes in federal labor

Clear rules matter. @probsolvecaucus' endorsement of the American Franchise Act is a bipartisan win for franchise owners, workers, and the small businesses powering our communities. Learn more: bit.ly/4c4E56n

Thank you to the House Problem Solvers Caucus for endorsing the American Franchise Act. In the lodging sector alone, franchised hotels support more than 2.8 million jobs, account for nearly 60% of all U.S. hotels, and generate nearly $100 billion in annual economic impact. The

Following this week's Problem Solvers Caucus endorsement, “The Franchise King” discusses how the American Franchise Act can resolve the regulatory uncertainty that has negatively affected the franchise community for a decade. This announcement shows the strong bipartisan support for

In North Carolina, more than 30,000 franchises are employing over 328,000 workers and generating approximately $34 billion for our state economy. H.R. 5267, the American Franchise Act, provides much-needed stability for small business franchise owners We thank the

The American Franchise Act: Re-Defining Joint Employer Liability jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-… | by Akerman LLP

As a franchisee and navy veteran, Clement Troutman understands how franchising creates pathways for entrepreneurship, especially for veterans. In his op-ed in The Well News, Clement urges Congress to pass the bipartisan American Franchise Act to protect his Maryland franchise