Franchise Action Network

The Franchise Action Network (FAN) is the voice of America’s 831,000 franchise businesses in Washington, DC and state capitals across the country.

[IFA @Franchising411]

IFA President and CEO @matthewhaller attended the swearing in of @USDOL Secretary @LChavezDeRemer 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.” https://t.co/C59Sw8yzC7

[Franchise Action Network @FranchiseAction]

"Like other members of the Trump Cabinet with non-traditional resumes, @LChavezDeRemer is the vehicle to enact the agenda of the economic advancement this administration seeks to achieve." Read @matthewhaller's take ahead of today's vote in @DC_Reporter: https://t.co/wtD2xry7H1

[IFA @Franchising411]

Ahead of @LChavezDeRemer's confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate, @matthewhaller writes in the @DC_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 we have her back now and believe she is the right person to enable the franchise business model to reach even new heights."

Read the full piece: https://t.co/SgYZqFJVWg

[IFA @Franchising411]

Don’t miss @matthewhaller’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: https://t.co/8isz7uQneZ

[Franchise Action Network @FranchiseAction]

.@RogerMarshallMD during today's @GOPHELP hearing with @LChavezDeRemer: 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.

[Franchise Action Network @FranchiseAction]

“I supported overturning the @NLRB rule on joint employer to support the franchise business model and support the president in this. I align this is important to grow this economy and recognize the flexibility in people choosing where they want to do business.” (2/2)

[Franchise Action Network @FranchiseAction]

.@LChavezDeRemer confirms her support for franchised businesses before @GOPHELP: “The president’s goal is to uplift all business owners and all American workers, understanding the franchise business model is important to the American workforce.” (1/2)

[IFA @Franchising411]

Ahead of today's vote, IFA urges the U.S. Senate to confirm @KLoeffler to serve as head of @SBAgov. "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 model to follow at the national level. We look forward to working alongside the new Administration to ensure SBA’s lending programs meet the needs of franchise business owners.”

Read more from @matthewhaller in the @ajc: https://t.co/L4WWt8Uud1

[IFA @Franchising411]

“When the future of Main Street franchises was on the line, @LChavezDeRemer stood up in support of America’s 830,000 franchised small businesses and their 9M employees. Chavez-DeRemer is the right person to lead @USDOL to enable the franchise business model to grow and thrive in the coming years.” Read IFA’s full statement ahead of today’s confirmation hearing: https://t.co/BNdTZuqypM @GOPHELP @HELPCmteDems

[IFA @Franchising411]

DON'T MISS: @matthewhaller with a new column today in @FoxNewsOpinion laying out three ways franchising can help usher in “a golden age of America.” Check it out here: https://t.co/uAGSkFZm5r

[IFA @Franchising411]

ICYMI during his @MeetThePress interview, @realDonaldTrump highlights the damage caused by California’s $20 minimum wage for quick-service restaurants, which has undoubtedly crushed local restaurants, workers and consumers:
https://t.co/aO85SxHoa0

[Franchise Action Network @FranchiseAction]

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.

[IFA @Franchising411]

📰@matthewhaller in the @washingtonpost today on the nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of @USDOL 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 no place in the incoming administration."

Read the full story: https://t.co/6fn98p7uUs

[IFA @Franchising411]

IFA statement on the nomination of former Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead @SBAgov:

“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 impressive resume in government and the private sector, and her home state of Georgia has become one of the nation’s leaders for franchise growth, offering a model to follow at the national level. We look forward to working alongside the new Administration to ensure SBA’s lending programs meet the needs of franchise business owners.” - @matthewhaller

https://t.co/GMTw97sAcD

[Matt Haller @matthewhaller]

My latest column in @Entrepreneur outlines 3 ways the incoming administration & congressional leaders can can support franchising @Franchising411 https://t.co/B1YniX3R0U

[IFA @Franchising411]

A highlight of Day 1 of #EFCgoBIG - the Franchisor Field Trip to @SportClips HQ! Joined by Georgetown, TX, Mayor @joshforgeorget1, 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 to grow.

Also joined by staff for @TerryWilsonTX, chair of the @HouseVetAffairs,
Gordon shared his passion for #veterans and why #franchising makes an excellent fit for any veteran entrepreneur.

Thank you for a great visit that will leave a lasting mark on this group of growing brands! #EmergingFranchisors

[IFA @Franchising411]

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

[IFA @Franchising411]

Congratulations to the newly elected Senate Majority Leader @SenJohnThune! 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 ownership to even more Americans.

[Franchise Action Network @FranchiseAction]

Congratulations to former franchisee, @TonyWied 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.

[Franchise Action Network @FranchiseAction]

IFA statement on the outcome of the 2024 election: https://t.co/sGA6iiXMQy