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IFA today sent a letter to Arizona Speaker of the House Ben Toma and members of the Arizona legislature urging their opposition to HB 2404, legislation that “would create the most onerous franchise law anywhere in the United States,” harming Arizona’s 19,000 franchised businesses and any future franchise opportunity.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) has selected SOCi Inc. as its preferred marketing platform provider for local listings, reviews, and social management, recommending a vetted localized digital marketing toolset for franchise marketers to optimize their online presence.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released the following statement on the introduction of California AB 1228, the Fast-Food Franchisor Responsibility Act, legislation that would establish joint liability between California quick-service franchise brands and their independent franchisees.

New IFA study on labor trends in franchising shows slight improvements from 2022, but availability of qualified labor remains number one challenge for franchised businesses; growth still constrained due to labor shortage

International Franchise Association Convenes New Jersey State Assemblymembers, Franchise Business Leaders for the Open for Opportunity Roadshow

The International Franchise Association (IFA) today announced that California’s AB 257, or the FAST Act, has been officially postponed until the November 2024 election, giving California voters the opportunity to weigh in on the law before it goes into effect. The referendum effort to qualify the measure for the ballot was led by the Save Local Restaurants coalition, co-chaired by IFA, the National Restaurant Association, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.