IFA Heralds Court Decision Striking Down Joint Employer, Reiterates Need For CRA

By Greg Cory

Today, Matt Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), praised the outcome of a coalition-led lawsuit striking down the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) expanded joint employer rule, while also urging Congress to pass a bipartisan Congressional Review Act to provide further stability to the business community.

IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates Ahead of Primary Elections

By Greg Cory

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed a bipartisan slate of twelve candidates ahead of next week’s primary elections, applauding their leadership on pro-business policies supporting America’s locally owned franchise small businesses. Named a “Friend of Franchising,” IFA endorsed candidates in California, North Carolina, and Texas ahead of their primary on March 5, 2024.

IFA on Joint Employer Delay: Congress Still Needs To Do Its Job and Pass CRA

By Greg Cory

Today, Michael Layman, International Franchise Association (IFA) senior vice president of government relations and public affairs, issued the following statement after the effective date of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) expanded joint employer rule was further extended to March 11, 2024, by the judge presiding over the lawsuit pending in the Eastern District of Texas:

International Franchise Association Concludes 64th Annual Convention in Phoenix

By Greg Cory

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today concluded its 64th Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., bringing together nearly 4,000 franchise professionals from more than 30 countries for the largest event in franchising. The event comes as franchising is predicted to surpass growth expectations, with Arizona named one of the top states in the nation for franchising. 

International Franchise Association Concludes 64th Annual Convention in Phoenix

By Greg Cory

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today concluded its 64th Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., bringing together nearly 4,000 franchise professionals from more than 30 countries for the largest event in franchising. The event comes as franchising is predicted to surpass growth expectations, with Arizona named one of the top states in the nation for franchising. 

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