The International Franchise Association (IFA) today congratulated the 46th President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, and the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, on their inauguration.

IFA condemns in the strongest terms the violence and destructive behavior we have seen in Washington DC today.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today praised the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Independent Contractor Rule for its clear, even-handed approach to independent contractor policy.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement in support of the COVID-19 relief deal announced by Congressional leadership.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement supporting the bipartisan COVID-19 relief proposal unveiled today in Congress:

“This bipartisan proposal is a strong framework for small business relief that Congress can and should pass before the holidays,” said Matt Haller, IFA Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs.

The International Franchise Association (IFA), along with 96 business groups, today sent a letter to Congress encouraging swift passage of legislation that would allow small businesses a second draw on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, ensure PPP tax deductibility, and provide forgiveness for the smallest PPP borrowers.