The American Franchise Act has officially been introduced in Congress! A clear, permanent joint employer standard must pass. Join the fight for franchise freedom. Learn More: https://t.co/96sZLehl0f

“Franchising has provided hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs the opportunity to own their own business. Four significant changes in regulation over the last decade can be crippling for small business owners." Thank you @SenatorLankford for introducing the American Franchise

“We appreciate the bipartisan leadership of @SenAngusKing, @RogerMarshallMD, @SenatorCollins, @SenatorLankford, and @SenSheehyPress for standing up for local business owners across the country – and call on the Senate to pass American Franchise Act quickly, so small business

Maine franchise owner Cody Currier says, “This business model made it possible for my family to follow our dreams and give back to the community we call home. The American Franchise Act will protect the future of the franchised businesses so others can have the same opportunity

On today's Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act, Kansas franchise owner Stephen Shields, said, “This will protect us as franchisees and franchisors, allowing us to focus on growing our businesses with greater certainty.” Thank you @RogerMarshallMD for standing up for

📣 The American Franchise Act is officially in the Senate. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would provide long-overdue certainty around joint employer standards, protecting the independence of nearly 850,000 franchise small businesses across the country. Passing the AFA

Thank you @RogerMarshallMD for introducing the #AmericanFranchiseAct. The proven hotel franchise business model supports nearly 3 million jobs nationwide. Hotels generate more than $1 billion in state and local taxes for the Kansas economy. 🔗 https://t.co/1aw9oSZvXA

Thank you @SenAngusKing for supporting the #AmericanFranchiseAct. The proven hotel franchise business model supports nearly 3 million jobs nationwide. Hotels generate nearly $400 million in state and local taxes for the Maine economy. 🔗 https://t.co/1aw9oT03N8 ➡️@SaveLocalBiz

The American Franchise Act has officially been introduced into the Senate! The bill would end the regulatory whiplash surrounding the joint employer standard that franchised businesses have experienced for a decade - for good. Thank you to @SenAngusKing, @RogerMarshallMD,

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Check out @matthewhaller's latest column in @franupdatemedia 's Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine, writing about the significance of the American Franchise Act- a landmark achievement that has gained impressive bipartisan support, indicating the need for legislation that protects

. @AAHOA Stands with National Coalition Urging Congress to Pass the Bipartisan American Franchise Act "For more than a decade, AAHOA Members have shouldered the consequences of an unstable joint-employer framework—higher legal exposure, rising costs, and hesitancy from lenders

The American Franchise Act: New Bill Offers A Landmark Step For Franchise Independence https://t.co/kttbBAJ52o

Minnesota has over 14,000 franchise locations which employ over 150,000 people! And in 2024, Minnesota franchises generated $14.4 billion in revenue. Learn more about the importance of the American Franchise act here >> https://t.co/7vLz7m3Fn3

ICYMI: Today, over 100 organizations from franchisee and state restaurant associations to national diversity groups, sent a letter to Congress calling on their support for the bipartisan American Franchise Act –which would codify a commonsense joint employer standard for

🚨🚨Major news for the American Franchise Act! Over 100 groups, including franchisee associations, diversity groups, and businesses are calling on Congress to pass the American Franchise Act. These groups agree: The AFA will help ensure that this critical business model – which

The momentum keeps building. 100+ organizations — from state industry associations across the country to national diversity groups — are calling on Congress to pass the American Franchise Act. These groups agree: America’s local franchise small businesses deserve long-term

In a Portland @PressHerald op-ed, Dave Tucci, president of Maine's @AromaJoesCoffee, lays out how the bipartisan American Franchise Act would deliver much-needed certainty to franchise owners, including the dozens of local Aroma Joe's owners across the state.

"The next time you visit a chain establishment, know that there’s a strong likelihood that the person running it is your neighbor. Understand that the franchise model brought it there, created jobs for the hard-working staff and unleashed economic activity across your region. And

Testifying before @HouseCommerce, @AHLACEO Rosanna Maietta stresses the importance of the American Franchise Act to provide certainty to hotel owners, and all franchise small businesses across the U.S.

On the heels of @realDonaldTrump speech to @McDonalds @Franchising411 this week, the @WSJ editorial page says Congress should pass @repkevinhern @RepDonDavis bipartisan American Franchise Act. @SaveLocalBiz “This regulatory ping-pong creates uncertainty that is damaging to