IFA statement on the outcome of the 2024 election: franchise.org/media-center/p…

Congratulations to former franchisee, Tony Wied on his victory in WI-08. We are happy to see individuals in the U.S. House that understand the importance of franchising and the role it plays in economic development.

IFA welcomes back Members of Congress with breakfast from Dunkin' and a discussion on supporting the business community for the remainder of the year and in the Congress ahead.

Congratulations to the newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune! Thank you for your unwavering support of America's 800,000 local franchises. We look forward to working with you to unleash the growth of the franchise model and bringing the possibility of small business

My latest column in Entrepreneur outlines 3 ways the incoming administration & congressional leaders can can support franchising IFA entrepreneur.com/franchises/how…

A highlight of Day 1 of #EFCgoBIG - the Franchisor Field Trip to Sport Clips Haircuts HQ! Joined by Georgetown, TX, Mayor Mayor Josh Schroeder, Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan shared the company’s keys to success and the vital role franchising plays in local communities as the area continues

📰Matt Haller in the The Washington Post today on the nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor and what policies are critical to the franchise community: “IFA looks forward to ensuring the job-killing PRO Act and Biden-era joint employer standard have

IFA statement on the nomination of former Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead SBA: “A new day is dawning for the small business community, and Kelly Loeffler is the ideal person to cut through the red tape and allow the franchise model to thrive. Senator Loeffler boasts an

ICYMI during his Meet the Press interview, Donald J. Trump highlights the damage caused by California’s $20 minimum wage for quick-service restaurants, which has undoubtedly crushed local restaurants, workers and consumers: youtube.com/watch?v=Fnq6mL…

If Chairman Lauren McFerran is confirmed to another 5 years at the NLRB, the Board will be under the control of Democrats pushing the agenda of organized labor until 2026. The Senate should reject this nomination as the future of America's 800k franchise businesses are at risk.

DON'T MISS: Matt Haller with a new column today in Fox News Opinion laying out three ways franchising can help usher in “a golden age of America.” Check it out here: foxnews.com/opinion/3-ways…

“When the future of Main Street franchises was on the line, Lori Chavez-DeRemer stood up in support of America’s 830,000 franchised small businesses and their 9M employees. Chavez-DeRemer is the right person to lead U.S. Department of Labor to enable the franchise business model to grow and thrive in

Ahead of today's vote, IFA urges the U.S. Senate to confirm Kelly Loeffler to serve as head of SBA. "Senator Loeffler boasts an impressive resume in government and the private sector, and her home state of Georgia has become the nation’s leader for franchise growth, offering a

.Dr. Roger Marshall during today's Senate HELP Committee GOP hearing with Lori Chavez-DeRemer: The franchise model has helped many people achieve their American Dream of owning their own business and being successful too. It's been a great opportunity especially for women, minorities, and veterans.

Don’t miss Matt Haller’s take on why 2025 if poised to be the Year of Franchising, with key takeaways from #IFA2025 and a glimpse of what’s in store for the franchise business model: linkedin.com/posts/matthewh…

Ahead of Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate, Matt Haller writes in the Washington Reporter, "When the future of Main Street franchises was on the line, Lori Chavez-DeRemer stood with the 830,000 franchised small businesses and their 9 million employees. That’s why

"Like other members of the Trump Cabinet with non-traditional resumes, Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the vehicle to enact the agenda of the economic advancement this administration seeks to achieve." Read Matt Haller's take ahead of today's vote in Washington Reporter: washingtonreporter.news/p/op-ed-matt-h…

IFA President and CEO Matt Haller attended the swearing in of U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer at the White House today. Read more on why IFA believes “she is the right person to enable the franchise business model to reach even new heights.” washingtonreporter.news/p/op-ed-matt-h…